Enrollment
486
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarence, NY
Ledgeview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ledgeview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360759000545
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ledgeview Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clarence · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ledgeview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ledgeview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clarence, NY.
School address
District: Clarence Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360759000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ledgeview Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ledgeview Elementary School
Ledgeview Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Clarence, New York, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the New York average.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 480 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #450, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Clarence Central School District spends $19,289 per pupil, 27% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clarence Central School District also operates Clarence Senior High School (1,256 students) and Clarence Middle School (954 students) alongside Ledgeview 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 Ledgeview Elementary School compares
Ledgeview 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 82% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 88.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Ledgeview Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarence Central School District, which includes Ledgeview Elementary School.
$19,289
Per student
-27%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 12.0%
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 Ledgeview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarence Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harris Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarence Center Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ledgeview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- 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 (~486 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ledgeview Elementary School
How many students attend Ledgeview Elementary School?
Ledgeview Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarence, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ledgeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ledgeview Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ledgeview Elementary School?
10.1% of students at Ledgeview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ledgeview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ledgeview Elementary School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Clarence, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ledgeview Elementary School?
Ledgeview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Ledgeview Elementary School rank among public schools in Clarence?
By Resource Investment Index, Ledgeview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clarence, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clarence on the city page.
Is Ledgeview Elementary School a good school?
Ledgeview Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Clarence Central School District?
Besides Ledgeview Elementary School, Clarence Central School District also operates Clarence Senior High School (1,256 students), Clarence Middle School (954 students), and Sheridan Hill Elementary School (527 students). See the Clarence Central School District district page for the complete list.
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