- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
George Southard Elementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 361767001584 · Lockport, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 12.1:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lockport High School (1,377 students)
George Southard Elementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
George Southard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lockport High
Lockport High School
1,377 students
- Aaron Mossell
Aaron Mossell Junior High School
587 students
- Emmet Belknap
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
571 students
- Charles a Upso 448
Charles a Upson Elementary School
448 students
- Roy Kelley Ele 392
Roy Kelley Elementary School
392 students
- This school 363
George Southard Elementary School
363 students
What this shows George Southard Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Southard Elementary School compares
George Southard 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,860
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
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.
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
District finance for Lockport City School District reports $24,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~363 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.