Enrollment
393
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newfane, NY
Newfane Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Newfane Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362076002922
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newfane Senior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newfane · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newfane Senior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newfane Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newfane, NY.
School address
District: Newfane Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362076002922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newfane Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newfane Senior High School
Newfane Senior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newfane, New York, enrolling 393 students.
At 10.9:1, 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 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 908 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #449.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 131 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newfane Central School District also operates Newfane Elementary School (467 students) and Newfane Middle School (363 students) alongside Newfane Senior High 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 Senior High School compares
Newfane Senior High 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 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 87.5%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Newfane Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newfane Central School District, which includes Newfane Senior High 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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfane Elementary 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 Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other 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 (~393 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newfane Senior High School
How many students attend Newfane Senior High School?
Newfane Senior High School has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newfane, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newfane Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newfane Senior High School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Newfane Senior High School?
39.8% of students at Newfane Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newfane Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Newfane Senior High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Newfane, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newfane Senior High School?
Newfane Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newfane Senior High School rank among public schools in Newfane?
By Resource Investment Index, Newfane Senior High School ranks #1 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 Senior High School a good school?
Newfane Senior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Senior High School, Newfane Central School District also operates Newfane Elementary School (467 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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