- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Greater Plains Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 362178003093 · Oneonta, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 11.3:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Oneonta Senior High School (499 students)
Greater Plains Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Greater Plains Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oneonta Senior
Oneonta Senior High School
499 students
- Oneonta Middle
Oneonta Middle School
388 students
- This school
Greater Plains Elementary School
283 students
- Valleyview Ele
Valleyview Elementary School
263 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Greater Plains Elementary School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greater Plains Elementary School compares
Greater Plains 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,633
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 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.
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
District finance for Oneonta City School District reports $23,633 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~283 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.