- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrence, KS
New York Elem
Federal NCES profile for New York Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200840001370
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New York Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 20
- public schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New York Elem has class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New York Elem ranks #2 of 20 public schools in Lawrence, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
New York Elem held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 200840001370 · Lawrence, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 19.8:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students)
New York Elem held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
New York Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Free
Lawrence Free State High
1,774 students
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High
1,454 students
- Lawrence West 648
Lawrence West Middle School
648 students
- Lawrence South 641
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
641 students
- Langston Hughe 560
Langston Hughes Elem
560 students
- This school 415
New York Elem
415 students
What this shows New York Elem reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How New York Elem compares
New York Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in Kansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$12,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Two or More 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, New York Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New York Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Free State High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New York Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Lawrence
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about New York Elem
How many students attend New York Elem?
New York Elem has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New York Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at New York Elem is 19.8:1, which is 43% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New York Elem?
49.3% of students at New York Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New York Elem?
The largest demographic group at New York Elem is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Lawrence, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New York Elem?
New York Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 New York Elem rank among public schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, New York Elem ranks #2 of 20 public schools in Lawrence, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides New York Elem, Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students), Lawrence High (1,454 students), and Lawrence West Middle School (648 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.