Enrollment
511
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fonda, NY
Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School
Federal NCES profile for Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361119000888
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fonda · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fonda, NY.
School address
District: Fonda-Fultonville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361119000888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School
Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fonda, New York, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 511 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 896 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #323.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 5-8 School (382 students) and Fonda-Fultonville Senior High School (349 students) alongside Fonda-Fultonville K-4 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 K-4 School compares
Fonda-Fultonville K-4 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Fonda-Fultonville K-4 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 K-4 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 K-4 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fonda-Fultonville Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School
How many students attend Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School?
Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fonda, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School?
40.6% of students at Fonda-Fultonville K-4 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 K-4 School?
The largest demographic group at Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Fonda, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School?
Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School rank among public schools in Fonda?
By Resource Investment Index, Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School ranks #3 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 K-4 School a good school?
Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. 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 K-4 School, Fonda-Fultonville Central School District also operates Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School (382 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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