- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mexico, NY
Mexico Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mexico Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361917001731
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mexico 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.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mexico · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mexico Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mexico Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mexico, NY.
School address
District: Mexico Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361917001731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mexico Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 361917001731 · Mexico, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 11.3:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexico Middle School (628 students)
Mexico Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mexico Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mexico Middle
Mexico Middle School
628 students
- Mexico High Sc
Mexico High School
619 students
- This school
Mexico Elementary School
362 students
- New Haven Elem 239
New Haven Elementary School
239 students
- Palermo Elemen 216
Palermo Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Mexico Elementary School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mexico Elementary School compares
Mexico 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$26,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Mexico Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Mexico Central School District reports $26,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mexico Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mexico High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Haven Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palermo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mexico Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mexico Elementary School
How many students attend Mexico Elementary School?
Mexico Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mexico, NY. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mexico Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mexico Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Mexico Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Mexico Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mexico Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mexico Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Mexico, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mexico Elementary School?
Mexico 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 Mexico Elementary School rank among public schools in Mexico?
By Resource Investment Index, Mexico Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mexico, 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 Mexico Central School District?
Besides Mexico Elementary School, Mexico Central School District also operates Mexico Middle School (628 students), Mexico High School (619 students), and New Haven Elementary School (239 students). See the Mexico Central School District district page for the complete list.