Enrollment
363
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockport, NY
George Southard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Southard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361767001584
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Southard Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
George Southard Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Southard Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Lockport, NY.
School address
District: Lockport City School District · New York
NCES ID 361767001584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Southard Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Southard Elementary School
George Southard Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lockport, New York, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 811 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #710, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lockport City School District also operates Lockport High School (1,377 students) and Aaron Mossell Junior High School (587 students) alongside George Southard 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 George Southard Elementary School compares
George Southard 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$23,565
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 5.0%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, George Southard Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lockport City School District, which includes George Southard Elementary School.
$23,565
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 51.3%
Federal 18.7%
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 George Southard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aaron Mossell Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emmet Belknap Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles a Upson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Kelley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Southard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Southard Elementary School
How many students attend George Southard Elementary School?
George Southard Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockport, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Southard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Southard Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Southard Elementary School?
49.9% of students at George Southard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Southard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Southard Elementary School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Lockport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Southard Elementary School?
George Southard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 George Southard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, George Southard Elementary School ranks #5 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.
Is George Southard Elementary School a good school?
George Southard Elementary School earns 27/100 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 Lockport City School District?
Besides George Southard Elementary School, Lockport City School District also operates Lockport High School (1,377 students), Aaron Mossell Junior High School (587 students), and Emmet Belknap Intermediate School (571 students). See the Lockport City School District district page for the complete list.
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