Enrollment
356
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, NY
Owasco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Owasco Elementary 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 360348000107
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owasco Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Owasco Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owasco Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, NY.
School address
District: Auburn City School District · New York
NCES ID 360348000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owasco Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owasco Elementary School
Owasco Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Auburn, New York, enrolling 356 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 863 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #373.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Auburn City School District also operates Auburn High School (1,176 students) and Auburn Junior High School (560 students) alongside Owasco Elementary School.
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 Owasco Elementary School compares
Owasco Elementary School 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$21,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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 77.5%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Owasco Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn City School District, which includes Owasco Elementary School.
$21,590
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 53.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Owasco Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William H Seward Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herman Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casey Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owasco Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~356 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Owasco Elementary School
How many students attend Owasco Elementary School?
Owasco Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owasco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owasco Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Owasco Elementary School?
45.7% of students at Owasco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owasco Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Owasco Elementary School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Auburn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owasco Elementary School?
Owasco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Owasco Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Owasco Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
Is Owasco Elementary School a good school?
Owasco Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Auburn City School District?
Besides Owasco Elementary School, Auburn City School District also operates Auburn High School (1,176 students), Auburn Junior High School (560 students), and William H Seward Elementary School (491 students). See the Auburn City School District district page for the complete list.
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