Enrollment
363
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, NY
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Norman R Kelley Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362064002896
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norman R Kelley Intermediate School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Newark, NY.
School address
District: Newark Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362064002896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norman R Kelley Intermediate School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newark, New York, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 363 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 711 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #206.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Newark Central School District also operates Newark Senior High School (586 students) and Newark Middle School (395 students) alongside Norman R Kelley Intermediate 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 Norman R Kelley Intermediate School compares
Norman R Kelley Intermediate 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in New York - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$24,007
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Norman R Kelley Intermediate School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Central School District, which includes Norman R Kelley Intermediate School.
$24,007
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 62.5%
Federal 14.9%
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 Norman R Kelley Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newark Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perkins Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norman R Kelley Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
How many students attend Norman R Kelley Intermediate School?
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman R Kelley Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman R Kelley Intermediate School is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 Norman R Kelley Intermediate School?
56.8% of students at Norman R Kelley Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman R Kelley Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Norman R Kelley Intermediate School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Newark, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman R Kelley Intermediate School?
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Norman R Kelley Intermediate School rank among public schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Norman R Kelley Intermediate School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
Is Norman R Kelley Intermediate School a good school?
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of 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 Newark Central School District?
Besides Norman R Kelley Intermediate School, Newark Central School District also operates Newark Senior High School (586 students), Newark Middle School (395 students), and Perkins Elementary School (266 students). See the Newark Central School District district page for the complete list.
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