- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
John a Sciole Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 361668001481 · Depew, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 12.2:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,682 students)
John a Sciole Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John a Sciole Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,682 students
- William Street
William Street School
1,274 students
- Lancaster Midd
Lancaster Middle School
876 students
- Hillview Eleme 451
Hillview Elementary School
451 students
- This school 401
John a Sciole Elementary School
401 students
- Como Park Elem 352
Como Park Elementary School
352 students
What this shows John a Sciole Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How John a Sciole Elementary School compares
John a Sciole 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Lancaster Central School District reports $19,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,274
- 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
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 (~401 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.