- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, NY
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363012004622
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, NY.
School address
District: Watertown City School District · New York
NCES ID 363012004622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
North Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 363012004622 · Watertown, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 12.8:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students)
North Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown Seni
Watertown Senior High School
1,181 students
- Harold T Wiley
Harold T Wiley School
614 students
- Case Middle Sc
Case Middle School
586 students
- This school 435
North Elementary School
435 students
- Knickerbocker 340
Knickerbocker School
340 students
- Sherman School 323
Sherman School
323 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.0%
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
$19,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 64.4%
Two or More 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, North Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Watertown City School District reports $19,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold T Wiley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Case Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knickerbocker School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary School?
66.2% of students at North 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Watertown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 North Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown City School District?
Besides North Elementary School, Watertown City School District also operates Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students), Harold T Wiley School (614 students), and Case Middle School (586 students). See the Watertown City School District district page for the complete list.