- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fonda, NY
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361119004586
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School earns 43/100 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.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fonda · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fonda, NY.
School address
District: Fonda-Fultonville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361119004586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 361119004586 · Fonda, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 11.2:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School (511 students)
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fonda-Fultonvi
Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School
511 students
- This school
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School
382 students
- Fonda-Fultonvi
Fonda-Fultonville Senior High School
349 students
What this shows Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School compares
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,498
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Fonda-Fultonville Central School District reports $21,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fonda-Fultonville Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School
How many students attend Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School?
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fonda, NY. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School?
35.8% of students at Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Fonda, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School?
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School rank among public schools in Fonda?
By Resource Investment Index, Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fonda, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fonda-Fultonville Central School District?
Besides Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School, Fonda-Fultonville Central School District also operates Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School (511 students) and Fonda-Fultonville Senior High School (349 students). See the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District district page for the complete list.