Enrollment
401
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Depew, NY
John a Sciole Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John a Sciole Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361668001481
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John a Sciole Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Depew · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John a Sciole Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John a Sciole Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Depew, NY.
School address
District: Lancaster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361668001481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John a Sciole Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John a Sciole Elementary School
John a Sciole Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Depew, New York, enrolling 401 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.8% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 703 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #260.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lancaster Central School District spends $18,668 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lancaster Central School District also operates Lancaster High School (1,682 students) and William Street School (1,274 students) alongside John a Sciole 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 John a Sciole Elementary School compares
John a Sciole 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 85.8%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, John a Sciole Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Central School District, which includes John a Sciole Elementary School.
$18,668
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 38.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 John a Sciole Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Como Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John a Sciole Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~401 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John a Sciole Elementary School
How many students attend John a Sciole Elementary School?
John a Sciole Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Depew, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John a Sciole Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John a Sciole Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John a Sciole Elementary School?
22.8% of students at John a Sciole Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John a Sciole Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John a Sciole Elementary School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Depew, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John a Sciole Elementary School?
John a Sciole Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 John a Sciole Elementary School rank among public schools in Depew?
By Resource Investment Index, John a Sciole Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Depew, 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 Depew on the city page.
Is John a Sciole Elementary School a good school?
John a Sciole Elementary School earns 47/100 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 Lancaster Central School District?
Besides John a Sciole Elementary School, Lancaster Central School District also operates Lancaster High School (1,682 students), William Street School (1,274 students), and Lancaster Middle School (876 students). See the Lancaster Central School District district page for the complete list.
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