- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ithaca, NY
Northeast School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361557001342
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Ithaca · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast 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, Northeast School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Ithaca, NY.
School address
District: Ithaca City School District · New York
NCES ID 361557001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Northeast School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 361557001342 · Ithaca, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 9.1:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ithaca Senior High School (1,411 students)
Northeast School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Northeast School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ithaca Senior
Ithaca Senior High School
1,411 students
- Dewitt Middle 559
Dewitt Middle School
559 students
- Boynton Middle 513
Boynton Middle School
513 students
- South Hill Sch 363
South Hill School
363 students
- This school 347
Northeast School
347 students
- Belle Sherman 347
Belle Sherman School
347 students
What this shows Northeast School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast School compares
Northeast 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
28.5%
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
$27,800
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Asian 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Northeast School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Ithaca City School District reports $27,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boynton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hill School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Sherman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast School
How many students attend Northeast School?
Northeast School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ithaca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast 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 Northeast School?
23.6% of students at Northeast School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Ithaca, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast School?
Northeast School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeast School rank among public schools in Ithaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Ithaca City School District?
Besides Northeast School, Ithaca City School District also operates Ithaca Senior High School (1,411 students), Dewitt Middle School (559 students), and Boynton Middle School (513 students). See the Ithaca City School District district page for the complete list.