Enrollment
348
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eden, NY
G L Priess Primary School
Federal NCES profile for G L Priess Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361017004768
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G L Priess Primary School earns 53/100 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.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eden · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
G L Priess Primary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G L Priess Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eden, NY.
School address
District: Eden Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361017004768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G L Priess Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at G L Priess Primary School
G L Priess Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eden, New York, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 477 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Eden Central School District spends $21,206 per pupil, 20% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Eden Central School District also operates Eden Middle & High School (652 students) and Eden Elementary School (282 students) alongside G L Priess Primary 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 G L Priess Primary School compares
G L Priess Primary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,206
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 96.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, G L Priess Primary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eden Central School District, which includes G L Priess Primary School.
$21,206
Per student
-20%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 42.7%
Federal 10.6%
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 G L Priess Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Middle & High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G L Priess Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about G L Priess Primary School
How many students attend G L Priess Primary School?
G L Priess Primary School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eden, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G L Priess Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G L Priess Primary School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G L Priess Primary School?
17.7% of students at G L Priess Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G L Priess Primary School?
The largest demographic group at G L Priess Primary School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Eden, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G L Priess Primary School?
G L Priess Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 G L Priess Primary School rank among public schools in Eden?
By Resource Investment Index, G L Priess Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eden, 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 Eden on the city page.
Is G L Priess Primary School a good school?
G L Priess Primary School earns 53/100 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 Eden Central School District?
Besides G L Priess Primary School, Eden Central School District also operates Eden Middle & High School (652 students) and Eden Elementary School (282 students). See the Eden Central School District district page for the complete list.
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