- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nedrow, NY
Onondaga Nation School
Federal NCES profile for Onondaga Nation School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361641001449
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onondaga Nation School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Nedrow · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Onondaga Nation School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onondaga Nation School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nedrow, NY.
School address
District: Lafayette Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361641001449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Onondaga Nation School shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 361641001449 · Nedrow, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 6.3:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: C Grant Grimshaw School (338 students)
Onondaga Nation School shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Onondaga Nation School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C Grant Grimsh
C Grant Grimshaw School
338 students
- La Fayette Jun
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School
298 students
- This school 120
Onondaga Nation School
120 students
What this shows Onondaga Nation School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onondaga Nation School compares
Onondaga Nation School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.3%
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
$33,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 99.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Onondaga Nation School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lafayette Central School District reports $33,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onondaga Nation School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Grant Grimshaw School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Fayette Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onondaga Nation School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onondaga Nation School
How many students attend Onondaga Nation School?
Onondaga Nation School has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nedrow, NY. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onondaga Nation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onondaga Nation School is 6.3:1, which is 47% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 60% 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 Onondaga Nation School?
65.4% of students at Onondaga Nation School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onondaga Nation School?
The largest demographic group at Onondaga Nation School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.2% of enrollment, in Nedrow, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onondaga Nation School?
Onondaga Nation School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Onondaga Nation School rank among schools in Nedrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Onondaga Nation School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nedrow, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lafayette Central School District?
Besides Onondaga Nation School, Lafayette Central School District also operates C Grant Grimshaw School (338 students) and La Fayette Junior-Senior High School (298 students). See the Lafayette Central School District district page for the complete list.