- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Massena, NY
Nightengale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nightengale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361866001696
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nightengale Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Massena · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nightengale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nightengale Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Massena, NY.
School address
District: Massena Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361866001696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Nightengale Elementary School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 361866001696 · Massena, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 15.7:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Massena Senior High School (743 students)
Nightengale Elementary School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Nightengale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Massena Senior
Massena Senior High School
743 students
- This school
Nightengale Elementary School
454 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
452 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
432 students
- J William Lear
J William Leary Junior High School
388 students
What this shows Nightengale Elementary School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nightengale Elementary School compares
Nightengale 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$24,095
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Nightengale Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Massena Central School District reports $24,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nightengale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massena Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J William Leary Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nightengale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nightengale Elementary School
How many students attend Nightengale Elementary School?
Nightengale Elementary School has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Massena, NY. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nightengale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nightengale Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nightengale Elementary School?
53.5% of students at Nightengale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nightengale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nightengale Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Massena, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nightengale Elementary School?
Nightengale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Nightengale Elementary School rank among schools in Massena?
By Resource Investment Index, Nightengale Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Massena, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Massena on the city page.
What other schools are in Massena Central School District?
Besides Nightengale Elementary School, Massena Central School District also operates Massena Senior High School (743 students), Jefferson Elementary School (452 students), and Madison Elementary School (432 students). See the Massena Central School District district page for the complete list.