- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
J E Lanigan School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 361170000932 · Fulton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 12.5:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: G Ray Bodley High School (938 students)
J E Lanigan School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
J E Lanigan School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- G Ray Bodley H
G Ray Bodley High School
938 students
- Fulton Junior
Fulton Junior High School
472 students
- Granby Element
Granby Elementary School
463 students
- This school
J E Lanigan School
436 students
- Fairgrieve Sch
Fairgrieve School
390 students
- Volney Element 306
Volney Elementary School
306 students
What this shows J E Lanigan School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How J E Lanigan School compares
J E Lanigan 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,879
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 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.
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
District finance for Fulton City School District reports $25,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~436 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.