Enrollment
319
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Collins, NY
North Collins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Collins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362097002977
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Collins Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 319
- students enrolled
North Collins Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Collins Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362097002977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Collins Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Collins Elementary School
North Collins Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Collins, New York, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 718 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #447.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, North Collins Central School District, also runs North Collins Junior-Senior High School (234 students).
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 North Collins Elementary School compares
North Collins 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$26,139
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, North Collins Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Collins Central School District, which includes North Collins Elementary School.
$26,139
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 51.3%
Federal 14.7%
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 North Collins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Collins Junior-Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Collins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Collins Elementary School
How many students attend North Collins Elementary School?
North Collins Elementary School has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Collins, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Collins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Collins Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Collins Elementary School?
34.0% of students at North Collins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Collins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Collins Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in North Collins, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Collins Elementary School?
North Collins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
Is North Collins Elementary School a good school?
North Collins Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 North Collins Central School District?
Besides North Collins Elementary School, North Collins Central School District also operates North Collins Junior-Senior High School (234 students). See the North Collins Central School District district page for the complete list.
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