- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, NY
Ohio Street School
Federal NCES profile for Ohio Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363012004054
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohio Street School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ohio Street School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio Street School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, NY.
School address
District: Watertown City School District · New York
NCES ID 363012004054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Ohio Street School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.6 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 363012004054 · Watertown, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 12.8:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students)
Ohio Street School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.6 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ohio Street 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
- North Elementa 435
North Elementary School
435 students
- Knickerbocker 340
Knickerbocker School
340 students
- This school 308
Ohio Street School
308 students
What this shows Ohio Street School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ohio Street School compares
Ohio Street 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 | 76.1% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
62.0%
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Two or More 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Ohio Street 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 Ohio Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold T Wiley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Case Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knickerbocker School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohio Street 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
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Street School
How many students attend Ohio Street School?
Ohio Street School has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohio Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohio Street 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 Ohio Street School?
76.1% of students at Ohio Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ohio Street School?
The largest demographic group at Ohio Street School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Watertown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohio Street School?
Ohio Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ohio Street School rank among elementary schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio Street School ranks #2 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 Ohio Street 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.