- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Suffern, NY
Lime Kiln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lime Kiln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362781003775
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lime Kiln Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Suffern · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lime Kiln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lime Kiln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Suffern, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362781003775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lime Kiln Elementary School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 362781003775 · Suffern, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 16.2:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramapo High School (1,694 students)
Lime Kiln Elementary School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lime Kiln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramapo High Sc
Ramapo High School
1,694 students
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High School
1,501 students
- Kakiat Element
Kakiat Elementary School
822 students
- Pomona Middle
Pomona Middle School
689 students
- Summit Park El 659
Summit Park Elementary School
659 students
- This school 584
Lime Kiln Elementary School
584 students
What this shows Lime Kiln Elementary School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lime Kiln Elementary School compares
Lime Kiln 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$32,604
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 + 6 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
African American 16.6%
White 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Lime Kiln Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) reports $32,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lime Kiln Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kakiat Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pomona Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Park Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lime Kiln Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lime Kiln Elementary School
How many students attend Lime Kiln Elementary School?
Lime Kiln Elementary School has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Suffern, NY. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lime Kiln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lime Kiln Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lime Kiln Elementary School?
80.9% of students at Lime Kiln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lime Kiln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lime Kiln Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in Suffern, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lime Kiln Elementary School?
Lime Kiln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Lime Kiln Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Suffern?
By Resource Investment Index, Lime Kiln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Suffern, 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 Suffern on the city page.
What other schools are in East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)?
Besides Lime Kiln Elementary School, East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) also operates Ramapo High School (1,694 students), Spring Valley High School (1,501 students), and Kakiat Elementary School (822 students). See the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) district page for the complete list.