Enrollment
387
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NY
Lakeshore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361263001037
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #24 of 43
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Elementary School ranks #24 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Greece Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361263001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeshore Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeshore Elementary School
Lakeshore Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 387 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 741 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #516.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Greece Central School District also operates Olympia High School (1,090 students) and Athena High School (1,070 students) alongside Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore Elementary School compares
Lakeshore 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 0% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$22,725
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 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 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Lakeshore Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greece Central School District, which includes Lakeshore Elementary School.
$22,725
Per student
-14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Lakeshore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athena Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Elementary School
How many students attend Lakeshore Elementary School?
Lakeshore Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeshore Elementary School?
56.1% of students at Lakeshore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore Elementary School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore Elementary School?
Lakeshore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeshore Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Elementary School ranks #24 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
Is Lakeshore Elementary School a good school?
Lakeshore Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Greece Central School District?
Besides Lakeshore Elementary School, Greece Central School District also operates Olympia High School (1,090 students), Athena High School (1,070 students), and Arcadia High School (972 students). See the Greece Central School District district page for the complete list.
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