- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gowanda, NY
Gowanda Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gowanda Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361239001005
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gowanda Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gowanda · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gowanda Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gowanda Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gowanda, NY.
School address
District: Gowanda Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361239001005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gowanda Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 361239001005 · Gowanda, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 7.9:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Gowanda Middle School (334 students)
Gowanda Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gowanda Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gowanda Elementary School
421 students
- Gowanda Middle
Gowanda Middle School
334 students
- Gowanda High S
Gowanda High School
298 students
What this shows Gowanda Elementary School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gowanda Elementary School compares
Gowanda Elementary 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$28,374
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.0%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Gowanda Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Gowanda Central School District reports $28,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gowanda Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowanda Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gowanda High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gowanda Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gowanda Elementary School
How many students attend Gowanda Elementary School?
Gowanda Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gowanda, NY. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gowanda Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gowanda Elementary School is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gowanda Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Gowanda Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gowanda Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gowanda Elementary School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Gowanda, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gowanda Elementary School?
Gowanda Elementary 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 Gowanda Elementary School rank among public schools in Gowanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Gowanda Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gowanda, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gowanda Central School District?
Besides Gowanda Elementary School, Gowanda Central School District also operates Gowanda Middle School (334 students) and Gowanda High School (298 students). See the Gowanda Central School District district page for the complete list.