- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, NY
Knickerbocker School
Federal NCES profile for Knickerbocker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363012004051
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knickerbocker School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Knickerbocker School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knickerbocker School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, NY.
School address
District: Watertown City School District · New York
NCES ID 363012004051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Knickerbocker School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 363012004051 · Watertown, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 12.6:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students)
Knickerbocker School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Knickerbocker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown Seni
Watertown Senior High School
1,181 students
- Harold T Wiley
Harold T Wiley School
614 students
- Case Middle Sc
Case Middle School
586 students
- North Elementa 435
North Elementary School
435 students
- This school 340
Knickerbocker School
340 students
- Sherman School 323
Sherman School
323 students
What this shows Knickerbocker School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knickerbocker School compares
Knickerbocker 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$19,480
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Knickerbocker School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Watertown City School District reports $19,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knickerbocker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold T Wiley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Case Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knickerbocker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knickerbocker School
How many students attend Knickerbocker School?
Knickerbocker School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knickerbocker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knickerbocker School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knickerbocker School?
66.2% of students at Knickerbocker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knickerbocker School?
The largest demographic group at Knickerbocker School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Watertown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knickerbocker School?
Knickerbocker School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Knickerbocker School rank among elementary schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Knickerbocker School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown City School District?
Besides Knickerbocker School, Watertown City School District also operates Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students), Harold T Wiley School (614 students), and Case Middle School (586 students). See the Watertown City School District district page for the complete list.