Enrollment
319
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oswego, NY
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fitzhugh Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362205003125
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Oswego · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzhugh Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Oswego, NY.
School address
District: Oswego City School District · New York
NCES ID 362205003125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% 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
What stands out at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oswego, New York, enrolling 319 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 552 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #130.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oswego City School District also operates Oswego High School (1,079 students) and Oswego Middle School (572 students) alongside Fitzhugh Park 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 Fitzhugh Park Elementary School compares
Fitzhugh Park 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$25,098
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Fitzhugh Park Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oswego City School District, which includes Fitzhugh Park Elementary School.
$25,098
Per student
-5%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Fitzhugh Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oswego Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minetto Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsford Park Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles E Riley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fitzhugh Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~319 students)
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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 public 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 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 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% of enrollment, in Oswego, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fitzhugh Park Elementary School?
Fitzhugh Park 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 Fitzhugh Park Elementary School rank among schools in Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzhugh Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Oswego, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oswego on the city page.
Is Fitzhugh Park Elementary School a good school?
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Oswego City School District?
Besides Fitzhugh Park Elementary School, Oswego City School District also operates Oswego High School (1,079 students), Oswego Middle School (572 students), and Minetto Elementary School (409 students). See the Oswego City School District district page for the complete list.
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