Enrollment
306
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conklin, NY
F P Donnelly School
Federal NCES profile for F P Donnelly School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362838004570
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F P Donnelly School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Conklin · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
F P Donnelly School has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F P Donnelly School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Conklin, NY.
School address
District: Susquehanna Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362838004570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How F P Donnelly School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at F P Donnelly School
F P Donnelly School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Conklin, New York, enrolling 306 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 94% of New York schools and 44% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 760 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #754, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 612 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Susquehanna Valley Central School District also operates Susquehanna Valley Senior High School (420 students) and Brookside Elementary School (401 students) alongside F P Donnelly School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How F P Donnelly School compares
F P Donnelly School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, F P Donnelly School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Susquehanna Valley Central School District, which includes F P Donnelly School.
$25,407
Per student
-4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 51.9%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How F P Donnelly School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard T Stank Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F P Donnelly School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about F P Donnelly School
How many students attend F P Donnelly School?
F P Donnelly School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conklin, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F P Donnelly School?
The student-teacher ratio at F P Donnelly School is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at F P Donnelly School?
41.4% of students at F P Donnelly School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F P Donnelly School?
The largest demographic group at F P Donnelly School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Conklin, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F P Donnelly School?
F P Donnelly School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does F P Donnelly School rank among public schools in Conklin?
By Resource Investment Index, F P Donnelly School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Conklin, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Conklin on the city page.
Is F P Donnelly School a good school?
F P Donnelly School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Susquehanna Valley Central School District?
Besides F P Donnelly School, Susquehanna Valley Central School District also operates Susquehanna Valley Senior High School (420 students), Brookside Elementary School (401 students), and Richard T Stank Middle School (315 students). See the Susquehanna Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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