- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New City, NY
Laurel Plains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Plains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362034001869
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Plains Elementary School earns 65/100 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.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in New City · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Plains Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in New City, NY.
School address
District: Clarkstown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362034001869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Laurel Plains Elementary School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 362034001869 · New City, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 10.5:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkstown South Senior High School (1,386 students)
Laurel Plains Elementary School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Laurel Plains Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarkstown Sou
Clarkstown South Senior High School
1,386 students
- Clarkstown Nor
Clarkstown North Senior High School
1,209 students
- Felix Festa De
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
679 students
- Felix Festa Ch
Felix Festa Character Middle School
612 students
- Felix Festa Ac
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
609 students
- This school 369
Laurel Plains Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Laurel Plains Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Plains Elementary School compares
Laurel Plains Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$28,451
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Asian 12.2%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Laurel Plains Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarkstown Central School District reports $28,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Plains Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkstown South Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarkstown North Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Felix Festa Determination Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Felix Festa Character Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Felix Festa Achievement Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Plains Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,209
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Plains Elementary School
How many students attend Laurel Plains Elementary School?
Laurel Plains Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Plains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Plains Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Laurel Plains Elementary School?
13.4% of students at Laurel Plains Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Plains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Plains Elementary School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in New City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Plains Elementary School?
Laurel Plains Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel Plains Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New City?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in New City, 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 New City on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarkstown Central School District?
Besides Laurel Plains Elementary School, Clarkstown Central School District also operates Clarkstown South Senior High School (1,386 students), Clarkstown North Senior High School (1,209 students), and Felix Festa Determination Middle School (679 students). See the Clarkstown Central School District district page for the complete list.