Enrollment
572
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ossining, NY
Park School
Federal NCES profile for Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362202003122
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Ossining · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Park School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Ossining, NY.
School address
District: Ossining Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362202003122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park School
Park School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ossining, New York, enrolling 572 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 572 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 796 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #704, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ossining Union Free School District also operates Ossining High School (1,577 students) and Anne M Dorner Middle School (1,032 students) alongside Park 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 Park School compares
Park 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$26,517
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
White 18.9%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Park School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ossining Union Free School District, which includes Park School.
$26,517
Per student
+0%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 29.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossining High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anne M Dorner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claremont School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- 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 (~572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park School
How many students attend Park School?
Park School has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ossining, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park School?
41.1% of students at Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park School?
The largest demographic group at Park School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in Ossining, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park School?
Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Park School rank among public schools in Ossining?
By Resource Investment Index, Park School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Ossining, 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 Ossining on the city page.
Is Park School a good school?
Park School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Ossining Union Free School District?
Besides Park School, Ossining Union Free School District also operates Ossining High School (1,577 students), Anne M Dorner Middle School (1,032 students), and Claremont School (732 students). See the Ossining Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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