- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Newfane Elementary School grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 362076002920 · Newfane, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 12:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Newfane Senior High School (393 students)
Newfane Elementary School grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Newfane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newfane Elementary School
467 students
- Newfane Senior
Newfane Senior High School
393 students
- Newfane Middle
Newfane Middle School
363 students
- Newfane Early 55
Newfane Early Childhood Center
55 students
What this shows Newfane Elementary School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newfane Elementary School compares
Newfane 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,827
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 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.
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
District finance for Newfane Central School District reports $26,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~467 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.