- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cortland, NY
Fe Smith Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Fe Smith Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360846000647
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fe Smith Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Cortland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fe Smith Intermediate School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fe Smith Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cortland, NY.
School address
District: Cortland City School District · New York
NCES ID 360846000647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Fe Smith Intermediate School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 360846000647 · Cortland, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 10.8:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cortland High School (582 students)
Fe Smith Intermediate School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fe Smith Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cortland High
Cortland High School
582 students
- Franklyn S Bar
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
417 students
- This school
Fe Smith Intermediate School
291 students
- Cortland Junio
Cortland Junior High School
274 students
- Randall Middle
Randall Middle School
272 students
What this shows Fe Smith Intermediate School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fe Smith Intermediate School compares
Fe Smith Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$25,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Fe Smith Intermediate School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cortland City School District reports $25,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fe Smith Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklyn S Barry Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cortland Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randall Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fe Smith Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fe Smith Intermediate School
How many students attend Fe Smith Intermediate School?
Fe Smith Intermediate School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cortland, NY. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fe Smith Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fe Smith Intermediate School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fe Smith Intermediate School?
64.6% of students at Fe Smith Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fe Smith Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Fe Smith Intermediate School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Cortland, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fe Smith Intermediate School?
Fe Smith Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fe Smith Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Cortland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fe Smith Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cortland, 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 Cortland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cortland City School District?
Besides Fe Smith Intermediate School, Cortland City School District also operates Cortland High School (582 students), Franklyn S Barry Primary School (417 students), and Cortland Junior High School (274 students). See the Cortland City School District district page for the complete list.