- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seneca Falls, NY
Frank M Knight Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frank M Knight Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362643004425
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank M Knight Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Seneca Falls · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank M Knight Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank M Knight Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Seneca Falls, NY.
School address
District: Seneca Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362643004425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Frank M Knight Elementary School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 362643004425 · Seneca Falls, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 10.3:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mynderse Academy (350 students)
Frank M Knight Elementary School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frank M Knight Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mynderse Acade
Mynderse Academy
350 students
- Elizabeth Cady
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School
272 students
- This school
Frank M Knight Elementary School
268 students
- Seneca Falls M
Seneca Falls Middle School
266 students
What this shows Frank M Knight Elementary School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank M Knight Elementary School compares
Frank M Knight Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$23,290
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
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: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Frank M Knight Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Seneca Falls Central School District reports $23,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank M Knight Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mynderse Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Falls Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank M Knight Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank M Knight Elementary School
How many students attend Frank M Knight Elementary School?
Frank M Knight Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seneca Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank M Knight Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank M Knight Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Frank M Knight Elementary School?
49.7% of students at Frank M Knight Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank M Knight Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frank M Knight Elementary School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Seneca Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank M Knight Elementary School?
Frank M Knight Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank M Knight Elementary School rank among public schools in Seneca Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank M Knight Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Seneca Falls, 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 Seneca Falls Central School District?
Besides Frank M Knight Elementary School, Seneca Falls Central School District also operates Mynderse Academy (350 students), Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School (272 students), and Seneca Falls Middle School (266 students). See the Seneca Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.