Enrollment
414
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Verona, NY
J D George Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J D George Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362676003652
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J D George Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J D George Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J D George Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Verona, NY.
School address
District: Sherrill City School District · New York
NCES ID 362676003652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J D George Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at J D George Elementary School
J D George Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Verona, New York, enrolling 414 students.
At 11.2:1, 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.
With 414 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 928 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #732, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sherrill City School District also operates Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School (584 students) and E a Mcallister Elementary School (287 students) alongside J D George 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 J D George Elementary School compares
J D George 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$21,525
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, J D George Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherrill City School District, which includes J D George Elementary School.
$21,525
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 56.8%
Federal 13.5%
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 J D George Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E a Mcallister Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W a Wettel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J D George Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J D George Elementary School
How many students attend J D George Elementary School?
J D George Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Verona, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J D George Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J D George Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 J D George Elementary School?
39.8% of students at J D George Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J D George Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J D George Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Verona, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J D George Elementary School?
J D George Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J D George Elementary School rank among public schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, J D George Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Verona, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Verona on the city page.
Is J D George Elementary School a good school?
J D George Elementary School earns 31/100 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 Sherrill City School District?
Besides J D George Elementary School, Sherrill City School District also operates Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School (584 students), E a Mcallister Elementary School (287 students), and Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School (276 students). See the Sherrill City School District district page for the complete list.
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