Enrollment
382
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fonda, New York, enrolling 382 students.
At 11.2:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 857 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #329.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fonda-Fultonville Central School District spends $20,818 per pupil, 21% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fonda-Fultonville Central School District also operates Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School (511 students) and Fonda-Fultonville Senior High School (349 students) alongside Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 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 Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School compares
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,818
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fonda-Fultonville Central School District, which includes Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School.
$20,818
Per student
-21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 55.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~382 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fonda on the city page.
Is Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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