Enrollment
457
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayetteville, NY
Fayetteville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fayetteville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361833001655
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayetteville Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayetteville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayetteville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Fayetteville, NY.
School address
District: Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361833001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fayetteville Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fayetteville Elementary School
Fayetteville Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fayetteville, New York, enrolling 457 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.6% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the New York average.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 753 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #549, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District also operates Fayetteville-Manlius Senior High School (1,343 students) and Wellwood Middle School (651 students) alongside Fayetteville Elementary 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 Fayetteville Elementary School compares
Fayetteville Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,457
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 84.0%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Fayetteville Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District, which includes Fayetteville Elementary School.
$21,457
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 30.0%
Federal 8.0%
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 Fayetteville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Manlius Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wellwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Hill Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enders Road Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mott Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayetteville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville Elementary School
How many students attend Fayetteville Elementary School?
Fayetteville Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayetteville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayetteville Elementary School?
21.6% of students at Fayetteville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayetteville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fayetteville Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayetteville Elementary School?
Fayetteville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Fayetteville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayetteville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Fayetteville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
Is Fayetteville Elementary School a good school?
Fayetteville Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District?
Besides Fayetteville Elementary School, Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District also operates Fayetteville-Manlius Senior High School (1,343 students), Wellwood Middle School (651 students), and Eagle Hill Middle School (622 students). See the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District district page for the complete list.
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