Enrollment
319
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 362205003125
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School — Oswego, NY
Federal NCES profile for Fitzhugh Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Oswego City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fitzhugh Park Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School reports 319 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% above the New York average and 35% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 160 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oswego City School District spends $29,380 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.2% from local sources (property taxes), 38.9% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fitzhugh Park Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 25% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 74% in New York — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,380
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 160 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 319 Top 28% in New York — larger than 72% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.1% +25% vs state
NCES ID 362205003125
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 160:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oswego City School District, which includes Fitzhugh Park Elementary School.
$29,380
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.2%
State 38.9%
Federal 11.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
How many students attend Fitzhugh Park Elementary School?
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School has 319 students enrolled. It is a other school in OSWEGO, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School?
70.1% of students at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fitzhugh Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School is White at 78.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in OSWEGO, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fitzhugh Park Elementary School?
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.