- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oswego, NY
Kingsford Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsford Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362205003126
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsford Park Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Oswego · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsford Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsford Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Oswego, NY.
School address
District: Oswego City School District · New York
NCES ID 362205003126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Kingsford Park Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 362205003126 · Oswego, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 14.7:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Oswego High School (1,079 students)
Kingsford Park Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Kingsford Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oswego High Sc
Oswego High School
1,079 students
- Oswego Middle
Oswego Middle School
572 students
- Minetto Elemen 409
Minetto Elementary School
409 students
- This school 397
Kingsford Park Elementary School
397 students
- Charles E Rile 390
Charles E Riley Elementary School
390 students
- Fitzhugh Park 319
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
319 students
What this shows Kingsford Park Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsford Park Elementary School compares
Kingsford Park 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Kingsford Park Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Oswego City School District reports $26,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingsford Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oswego Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minetto Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles E Riley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fitzhugh Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsford Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingsford Park Elementary School
How many students attend Kingsford Park Elementary School?
Kingsford Park Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oswego, NY. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Park Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingsford Park Elementary School?
45.6% of students at Kingsford Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsford Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsford Park Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Oswego, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsford Park Elementary School?
Kingsford Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kingsford Park Elementary School rank among schools in Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsford Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Oswego, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oswego on the city page.
What other schools are in Oswego City School District?
Besides Kingsford Park Elementary School, Oswego City School District also operates Oswego High School (1,079 students), Oswego Middle School (572 students), and Minetto Elementary School (409 students). See the Oswego City School District district page for the complete list.