- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New City, NY
Little Tor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Little Tor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362034001871
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Tor Elementary School earns 66/100 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.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in New City · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Tor Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Tor Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in New City, NY.
School address
District: Clarkstown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362034001871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Little Tor Elementary School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 362034001871 · New City, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 11.5:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkstown South Senior High School (1,386 students)
Little Tor Elementary School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Little Tor 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 264
Little Tor Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Little Tor Elementary School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Tor Elementary School compares
Little Tor 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 84% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Little Tor 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 Little Tor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkstown South Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Little Tor 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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Little Tor Elementary School
How many students attend Little Tor Elementary School?
Little Tor Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Tor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Tor Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Little Tor Elementary School?
9.1% of students at Little Tor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Tor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Little Tor Elementary School is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in New City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Tor Elementary School?
Little Tor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Little Tor Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New City?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Tor Elementary School ranks #1 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 Little Tor 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.