Enrollment
646
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogdensburg, NY
Ogdensburg Free Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ogdensburg Free Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362166004325
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ogdensburg Free Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Ogdensburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ogdensburg Free Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ogdensburg Free Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Ogdensburg, NY.
School address
District: Ogdensburg City School District · New York
NCES ID 362166004325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ogdensburg Free Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ogdensburg Free Academy
Ogdensburg Free Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ogdensburg, New York, enrolling 646 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger 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 636 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #259.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 203 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 646 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Ogdensburg City School District also operates John F Kennedy School (431 students) and Madill School (277 students) alongside Ogdensburg Free Academy.
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 Ogdensburg Free Academy compares
Ogdensburg Free Academy 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$27,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 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 98.1%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.8, Ogdensburg Free Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ogdensburg City School District, which includes Ogdensburg Free Academy.
$27,419
Per student
+4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 63.0%
Federal 14.5%
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 Ogdensburg Free Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ogdensburg Free Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~646 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ogdensburg Free Academy
How many students attend Ogdensburg Free Academy?
Ogdensburg Free Academy has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ogdensburg, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ogdensburg Free Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ogdensburg Free Academy is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Ogdensburg Free Academy?
52.5% of students at Ogdensburg Free Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ogdensburg Free Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ogdensburg Free Academy is White at 98.1% of enrollment, in Ogdensburg, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ogdensburg Free Academy?
Ogdensburg Free Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ogdensburg Free Academy rank among schools in Ogdensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Ogdensburg Free Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Ogdensburg, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ogdensburg on the city page.
Is Ogdensburg Free Academy a good school?
Ogdensburg Free Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ogdensburg City School District?
Besides Ogdensburg Free Academy, Ogdensburg City School District also operates John F Kennedy School (431 students) and Madill School (277 students). See the Ogdensburg City School District district page for the complete list.
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