- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owego, NY
Owego Free Academy
Federal NCES profile for Owego Free Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362217003138
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owego Free Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Owego · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Owego Free Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owego Free Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Owego, NY.
School address
District: Owego-Apalachin Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362217003138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Owego Free Academy held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 362217003138 · Owego, NY High · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 12.2:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Owego Elementary School (497 students)
Owego Free Academy held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Owego Free Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Owego Free Academy
621 students
- Owego Elementa
Owego Elementary School
497 students
- Owego-Apalachi
Owego-Apalachin Middle School
457 students
- Apalachin Elem
Apalachin Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Owego Free Academy reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owego Free Academy compares
Owego Free Academy 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Owego Free Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Free Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owego Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owego-Apalachin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apalachin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owego Free Academy'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 high 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owego Free Academy
How many students attend Owego Free Academy?
Owego Free Academy has 621 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owego, NY. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owego Free Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Owego Free Academy is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owego Free Academy?
38.0% of students at Owego Free Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owego Free Academy?
The largest demographic group at Owego Free Academy is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Owego, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owego Free Academy?
Owego Free Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Owego Free Academy rank among public schools in Owego?
By Resource Investment Index, Owego Free Academy ranks #1 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 Free Academy, Owego-Apalachin Central School District also operates Owego Elementary School (497 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.