Enrollment
467
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newfane, NY
Newfane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newfane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362076002920
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newfane Elementary School earns 27/100 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 Newfane · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Newfane Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newfane Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newfane, NY.
School address
District: Newfane Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362076002920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newfane Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newfane Elementary School
Newfane Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newfane, New York, enrolling 467 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 920 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #810, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newfane Central School District also operates Newfane Senior High School (393 students) and Newfane Middle School (363 students) alongside Newfane Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newfane Elementary School compares
Newfane Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$24,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Newfane Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newfane Central School District, which includes Newfane Elementary School.
$24,150
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 57.0%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Newfane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfane Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newfane Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newfane Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Newfane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newfane Elementary School
How many students attend Newfane Elementary School?
Newfane Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newfane, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newfane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newfane Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newfane Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Newfane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newfane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newfane Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Newfane, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newfane Elementary School?
Newfane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newfane Elementary School rank among public schools in Newfane?
By Resource Investment Index, Newfane Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newfane, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newfane on the city page.
Is Newfane Elementary School a good school?
Newfane Elementary School earns 27/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newfane Central School District?
Besides Newfane Elementary School, Newfane Central School District also operates Newfane Senior High School (393 students), Newfane Middle School (363 students), and Newfane Early Childhood Center (55 students). See the Newfane Central School District district page for the complete list.
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