- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Owego Elementary School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 362217003140 · Owego, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 13.8:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Owego Free Academy (621 students)
Owego Elementary School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Owego Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owego Free Aca
Owego Free Academy
621 students
- This school
Owego Elementary School
497 students
- Owego-Apalachi
Owego-Apalachin Middle School
457 students
- Apalachin Elem
Apalachin Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Owego Elementary School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owego Elementary School compares
Owego Elementary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$24,920
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
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.
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
District finance for Owego-Apalachin Central School District reports $24,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.