Enrollment
743
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NY
French Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for French Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360546000273
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French Road Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 43
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
French Road Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, French Road Elementary School ranks #2 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Brighton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360546000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How French Road Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at French Road Elementary School
French Road Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.8% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 566 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Brighton Central School District also operates Brighton High School (1,164 students) and Twelve Corners Middle School (759 students) alongside French Road 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 French Road Elementary School compares
French Road 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,681
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 62.5%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, French Road Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brighton Central School District, which includes French Road Elementary School.
$23,681
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.3%
State 29.6%
Federal 4.0%
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 French Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Corners Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Council Rock Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~743 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about French Road Elementary School
How many students attend French Road Elementary School?
French Road Elementary School has 743 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at French Road Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at French Road Elementary School?
21.8% of students at French Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at French Road Elementary School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French Road Elementary School?
French Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 French Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, French Road Elementary School ranks #2 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is French Road Elementary School a good school?
French Road Elementary School earns 54/100 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 Brighton Central School District?
Besides French Road Elementary School, Brighton Central School District also operates Brighton High School (1,164 students), Twelve Corners Middle School (759 students), and Council Rock Primary School (743 students). See the Brighton Central School District district page for the complete list.
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