- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockport, NY
Fricano Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Fricano Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362805004790
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fricano Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fricano Primary School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fricano Primary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Lockport, NY.
School address
District: Starpoint Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362805004790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fricano Primary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 362805004790 · Lockport, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 13:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Starpoint High School (929 students)
Fricano Primary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fricano Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Starpoint High
Starpoint High School
929 students
- Starpoint Midd
Starpoint Middle School
726 students
- Regan Intermed
Regan Intermediate School
631 students
- This school
Fricano Primary School
584 students
What this shows Fricano Primary School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fricano Primary School compares
Fricano Primary 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$19,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Fricano Primary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Starpoint Central School District reports $19,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fricano Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starpoint High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starpoint Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Regan Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fricano Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fricano Primary School
How many students attend Fricano Primary School?
Fricano Primary School has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fricano Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fricano Primary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fricano Primary School?
14.2% of students at Fricano Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fricano Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Fricano Primary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Lockport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fricano Primary School?
Fricano Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Fricano Primary School rank among elementary schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Fricano Primary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Lockport, 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 Lockport on the city page.
What other schools are in Starpoint Central School District?
Besides Fricano Primary School, Starpoint Central School District also operates Starpoint High School (929 students), Starpoint Middle School (726 students), and Regan Intermediate School (631 students). See the Starpoint Central School District district page for the complete list.