Enrollment
283
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oneonta, NY
Greater Plains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greater Plains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362178003093
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greater Plains Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Oneonta · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Greater Plains Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Plains Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Oneonta, NY.
School address
District: Oneonta City School District · New York
NCES ID 362178003093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greater Plains Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greater Plains Elementary School
Greater Plains Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Oneonta, New York, enrolling 283 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 283 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 669 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #521, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oneonta City School District also operates Oneonta Senior High School (499 students) and Oneonta Middle School (388 students) alongside Greater Plains 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 Greater Plains Elementary School compares
Greater Plains 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$23,384
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Greater Plains Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oneonta City School District, which includes Greater Plains Elementary School.
$23,384
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 42.8%
Federal 10.7%
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 Greater Plains Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oneonta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valleyview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greater Plains Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~283 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Plains Elementary School
How many students attend Greater Plains Elementary School?
Greater Plains Elementary School has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oneonta, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Plains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Plains Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Greater Plains Elementary School?
39.8% of students at Greater Plains Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Plains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greater Plains Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Oneonta, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Plains Elementary School?
Greater Plains Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Greater Plains Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Oneonta?
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Plains Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Oneonta, 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 Oneonta on the city page.
Is Greater Plains Elementary School a good school?
Greater Plains Elementary School earns 34/100 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 Oneonta City School District?
Besides Greater Plains Elementary School, Oneonta City School District also operates Oneonta Senior High School (499 students), Oneonta Middle School (388 students), and Valleyview Elementary School (263 students). See the Oneonta City School District district page for the complete list.
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