Enrollment
352
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kensico School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kensico School
Kensico School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Valhalla, New York, enrolling 352 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.5% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the New York average.
With 352 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 530 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Valhalla Union Free School District spends $34,798 per pupil, 32% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Valhalla Union Free School District also operates Valhalla High School (424 students) and Virginia Road Elementary School (328 students) alongside Kensico 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 Kensico School compares
Kensico 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$34,798
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valhalla Union Free School District, which includes Kensico School.
$34,798
Per student
+32%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+110%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 17.7%
Federal 3.1%
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 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
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Valhalla on the city page.
Is Kensico School a good school?
Kensico School earns 55/100 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 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.
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