- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valhalla, NY
Kensico School
Federal NCES profile for Kensico School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362940004572
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kensico School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Valhalla · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kensico School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kensico School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Valhalla, NY.
School address
District: Valhalla Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362940004572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Kensico School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 362940004572 · Valhalla, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 12.1:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Valhalla High School (424 students)
Kensico School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Kensico School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valhalla High
Valhalla High School
424 students
- This school
Kensico School
352 students
- Virginia Road
Virginia Road Elementary School
328 students
- Valhalla Middl
Valhalla Middle School
322 students
What this shows Kensico School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kensico School compares
Kensico School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$36,427
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 7.7%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Kensico School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Valhalla Union Free School District reports $36,427 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kensico School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valhalla High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virginia Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valhalla Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kensico School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kensico School
How many students attend Kensico School?
Kensico School has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valhalla, NY. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensico School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kensico School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kensico School?
19.5% of students at Kensico School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kensico School?
The largest demographic group at Kensico School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Valhalla, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kensico School?
Kensico School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Kensico School rank among public schools in Valhalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Kensico School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Valhalla, 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 Valhalla Union Free School District?
Besides Kensico School, Valhalla Union Free School District also operates Valhalla High School (424 students), Virginia Road Elementary School (328 students), and Valhalla Middle School (322 students). See the Valhalla Union Free School District district page for the complete list.