- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Paltz, NY
Lenape Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lenape Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362046000353
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenape Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in New Paltz · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lenape Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lenape Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in New Paltz, NY.
School address
District: New Paltz Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362046000353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lenape Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 362046000353 · New Paltz, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 9:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Paltz Senior High School (622 students)
Lenape Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lenape Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Paltz Seni
New Paltz Senior High School
622 students
- New Paltz Midd
New Paltz Middle School
381 students
- This school
Lenape Elementary School
368 students
- Duzine School
Duzine School
302 students
What this shows Lenape Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lenape Elementary School compares
Lenape Elementary 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$35,609
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 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Lenape Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for New Paltz Central School District reports $35,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lenape Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Paltz Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Paltz Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duzine School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenape Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lenape Elementary School
How many students attend Lenape Elementary School?
Lenape Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Paltz, NY. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenape Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenape Elementary School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Lenape Elementary School?
28.1% of students at Lenape Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenape Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lenape Elementary School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in New Paltz, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenape Elementary School?
Lenape Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Lenape Elementary School rank among public schools in New Paltz?
By Resource Investment Index, Lenape Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in New Paltz, 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 New Paltz on the city page.
What other schools are in New Paltz Central School District?
Besides Lenape Elementary School, New Paltz Central School District also operates New Paltz Senior High School (622 students), New Paltz Middle School (381 students), and Duzine School (302 students). See the New Paltz Central School District district page for the complete list.