- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olean, NY
Olean Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Olean Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362172003082
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olean Senior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Olean · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Olean Senior High School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olean Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Olean, NY.
School address
District: Olean City School District · New York
NCES ID 362172003082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Olean Senior High School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 362172003082 · Olean, NY Other · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 13.6:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Olean Intermediate-Middle School (534 students)
Olean Senior High School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Olean Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Olean Senior High School
668 students
- Olean Intermed
Olean Intermediate-Middle School
534 students
- East View Elem
East View Elementary School
347 students
- Washington Wes
Washington West Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Olean Senior High School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olean Senior High School compares
Olean Senior High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$23,506
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Olean Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Olean City School District reports $23,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olean Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olean Intermediate-Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Washington West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olean Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olean Senior High School
How many students attend Olean Senior High School?
Olean Senior High School has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olean, NY. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olean Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olean Senior High School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olean Senior High School?
48.7% of students at Olean Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olean Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Olean Senior High School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Olean, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olean Senior High School?
Olean Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Olean Senior High School rank among schools in Olean?
By Resource Investment Index, Olean Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Olean, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olean on the city page.
What other schools are in Olean City School District?
Besides Olean Senior High School, Olean City School District also operates Olean Intermediate-Middle School (534 students), East View Elementary School (347 students), and Washington West Elementary School (284 students). See the Olean City School District district page for the complete list.