- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatham, NY
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary E Dardess Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360711000502
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary E Dardess Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary E Dardess Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E Dardess Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chatham, NY.
School address
District: Chatham Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360711000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Mary E Dardess Elementary School grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 360711000502 · Chatham, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 10.1:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Chatham High School (316 students)
Mary E Dardess Elementary School grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mary E Dardess Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
365 students
- Chatham High S
Chatham High School
316 students
- Chatham Middle
Chatham Middle School
226 students
What this shows Mary E Dardess Elementary School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary E Dardess Elementary School compares
Mary E Dardess Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$34,321
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Mary E Dardess Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Chatham Central School District reports $34,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary E Dardess Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary E Dardess Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary E Dardess Elementary School
How many students attend Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatham, NY. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary E Dardess Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Mary E Dardess Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary E Dardess Elementary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Chatham, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary E Dardess Elementary School rank among public schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E Dardess Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chatham, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chatham Central School District?
Besides Mary E Dardess Elementary School, Chatham Central School District also operates Chatham High School (316 students) and Chatham Middle School (226 students). See the Chatham Central School District district page for the complete list.