- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warwick, NY
Park Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362997004032
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Avenue Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Warwick · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Avenue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Warwick, NY.
School address
District: Warwick Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362997004032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Park Avenue Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 362997004032 · Warwick, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.7:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Warwick Valley High School (1,314 students)
Park Avenue Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Park Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warwick Valley
Warwick Valley High School
1,314 students
- Warwick Valley
Warwick Valley Middle School
1,069 students
- Sanfordville E
Sanfordville Elementary School
791 students
- This school 456
Park Avenue Elementary School
456 students
What this shows Park Avenue Elementary School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Avenue Elementary School compares
Park Avenue 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,546
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Park Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Warwick Valley Central School District reports $25,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick Valley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanfordville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warwick, NY. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Avenue Elementary School?
19.5% of students at Park Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Avenue Elementary School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Warwick, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Park Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Warwick, 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 Warwick Valley Central School District?
Besides Park Avenue Elementary School, Warwick Valley Central School District also operates Warwick Valley High School (1,314 students), Warwick Valley Middle School (1,069 students), and Sanfordville Elementary School (791 students). See the Warwick Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.