- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Winfield, NY
Mount Markham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Markham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363093004154
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Markham Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Winfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Markham Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Markham Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Winfield, NY.
School address
District: Mount Markham Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363093004154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mount Markham Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 363093004154 · West Winfield, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 15.5:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Markham Middle School (284 students)
Mount Markham Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mount Markham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mount Markham Elementary School
465 students
- Mount Markham
Mount Markham Middle School
284 students
- Mount Markham
Mount Markham Senior High School
283 students
What this shows Mount Markham Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Markham Elementary School compares
Mount Markham 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$25,490
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 99.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Mount Markham Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Mount Markham Central School District reports $25,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Markham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Markham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Markham Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Markham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Markham Elementary School
How many students attend Mount Markham Elementary School?
Mount Markham Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Winfield, NY. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Markham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Markham Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Markham Elementary School?
49.2% of students at Mount Markham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Markham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Markham Elementary School is White at 99.1% of enrollment, in West Winfield, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Markham Elementary School?
Mount Markham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Mount Markham Elementary School rank among public schools in West Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Markham Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Winfield, 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 Mount Markham Central School District?
Besides Mount Markham Elementary School, Mount Markham Central School District also operates Mount Markham Middle School (284 students) and Mount Markham Senior High School (283 students). See the Mount Markham Central School District district page for the complete list.