- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Island, NY
Kaegebein School
Federal NCES profile for Kaegebein School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360702000496
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaegebein School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaegebein School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaegebein School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Grand Island, NY.
School address
District: Grand Island Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360702000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Kaegebein School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360702000496 · Grand Island, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 13.1:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (868 students)
Kaegebein School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Kaegebein School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
868 students
- Veronica E Con
Veronica E Connor Middle School
614 students
- Huth Road Scho
Huth Road School
473 students
- Charlotte Sidw
Charlotte Sidway School
454 students
- This school
Kaegebein School
420 students
What this shows Kaegebein School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaegebein School compares
Kaegebein 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,011
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
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Kaegebein School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Grand Island Central School District reports $21,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kaegebein School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veronica E Connor Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huth Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Sidway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaegebein School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaegebein School
How many students attend Kaegebein School?
Kaegebein School has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaegebein School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaegebein School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaegebein School?
24.7% of students at Kaegebein School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaegebein School?
The largest demographic group at Kaegebein School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaegebein School?
Kaegebein School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Kaegebein School rank among public schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaegebein School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Grand Island, 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 Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Central School District?
Besides Kaegebein School, Grand Island Central School District also operates Grand Island Senior High School (868 students), Veronica E Connor Middle School (614 students), and Huth Road School (473 students). See the Grand Island Central School District district page for the complete list.