Enrollment
436
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fulton, NY
J E Lanigan School
Federal NCES profile for J E Lanigan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361170000932
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J E Lanigan School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
J E Lanigan School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J E Lanigan School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Fulton, NY.
School address
District: Fulton City School District · New York
NCES ID 361170000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J E Lanigan School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at J E Lanigan School
J E Lanigan School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fulton, New York, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 876 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #487.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fulton City School District also operates G Ray Bodley High School (938 students) and Fulton Junior High School (472 students) alongside J E Lanigan 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 E Lanigan School compares
J E Lanigan 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$24,462
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, J E Lanigan School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton City School District, which includes J E Lanigan School.
$24,462
Per student
-7%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 17.9%
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 E Lanigan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Ray Bodley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granby Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairgrieve School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Volney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J E Lanigan School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~436 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J E Lanigan School
How many students attend J E Lanigan School?
J E Lanigan School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fulton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J E Lanigan School?
The student-teacher ratio at J E Lanigan School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J E Lanigan School?
49.6% of students at J E Lanigan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J E Lanigan School?
The largest demographic group at J E Lanigan School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Fulton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J E Lanigan School?
J E Lanigan School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 J E Lanigan School rank among schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, J E Lanigan School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Fulton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fulton on the city page.
Is J E Lanigan School a good school?
J E Lanigan School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Fulton City School District?
Besides J E Lanigan School, Fulton City School District also operates G Ray Bodley High School (938 students), Fulton Junior High School (472 students), and Granby Elementary School (463 students). See the Fulton City School District district page for the complete list.
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