Enrollment
517
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Webster, NY
Klem Road South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Klem Road South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363036004084
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Klem Road South Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Klem Road South Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Klem Road South Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Webster, NY.
School address
District: Webster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363036004084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Klem Road South Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Klem Road South Elementary School
Klem Road South Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Webster, New York, enrolling 517 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 92% of New York schools and 37% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 517 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 791 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #391.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students) and Thomas High School (1,256 students) alongside Klem Road South Elementary 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 Klem Road South Elementary School compares
Klem Road South Elementary 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$21,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.4%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Klem Road South Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster Central School District, which includes Klem Road South Elementary School.
$21,790
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 34.5%
Federal 8.0%
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 Klem Road South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster-Schroeder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willink Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spry Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plank Road South Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Klem Road South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Klem Road South Elementary School
How many students attend Klem Road South Elementary School?
Klem Road South Elementary School has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Webster, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klem Road South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Klem Road South Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Klem Road South Elementary School?
25.1% of students at Klem Road South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klem Road South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Klem Road South Elementary School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Webster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klem Road South Elementary School?
Klem Road South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Klem Road South Elementary School rank among schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Klem Road South Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Webster, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Webster on the city page.
Is Klem Road South Elementary School a good school?
Klem Road South Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. 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 Webster Central School District?
Besides Klem Road South Elementary School, Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students), Thomas High School (1,256 students), and Willink Middle School (928 students). See the Webster Central School District district page for the complete list.
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