Enrollment
497
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owego, NY
Owego Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Owego Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362217003140
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owego Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Owego · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Owego Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owego Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Owego, NY.
School address
District: Owego-Apalachin Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362217003140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owego Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owego Elementary School
Owego Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Owego, New York, enrolling 497 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 497 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 808 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #568.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Owego-Apalachin Central School District also operates Owego Free Academy (621 students) and Owego-Apalachin Middle School (457 students) alongside Owego 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 Owego Elementary School compares
Owego 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 8% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$23,180
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Owego Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owego-Apalachin Central School District, which includes Owego Elementary School.
$23,180
Per student
-12%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 47.8%
Federal 13.7%
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 Owego Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owego Free Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owego-Apalachin Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apalachin Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owego Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Owego Elementary School
How many students attend Owego Elementary School?
Owego Elementary School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owego, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owego Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owego Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owego Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Owego Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owego Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Owego Elementary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Owego, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owego Elementary School?
Owego Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Owego Elementary School rank among public schools in Owego?
By Resource Investment Index, Owego Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Owego, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Owego on the city page.
Is Owego Elementary School a good school?
Owego Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Owego-Apalachin Central School District?
Besides Owego Elementary School, Owego-Apalachin Central School District also operates Owego Free Academy (621 students), Owego-Apalachin Middle School (457 students), and Apalachin Elementary School (382 students). See the Owego-Apalachin Central School District district page for the complete list.
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