Enrollment
368
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lenape Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lenape Elementary School
Lenape Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Paltz, New York, enrolling 368 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 736 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #304.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Paltz Central School District spends $34,700 per pupil, 31% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
New Paltz Central School District also operates New Paltz Senior High School (622 students) and New Paltz Middle School (381 students) alongside Lenape 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 Lenape Elementary School compares
Lenape 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$34,700
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Paltz Central School District, which includes Lenape Elementary School.
$34,700
Per student
+31%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+109%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 30.0%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~368 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lenape Elementary School a good school?
Lenape Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 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.
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