- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Aurora, NY
Parkdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360954000727
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkdale Elementary School earns 36/100 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.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in East Aurora · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkdale Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkdale Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Aurora, NY.
School address
District: East Aurora Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360954000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Parkdale Elementary School grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 360954000727 · East Aurora, NY Other · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 11.9:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: East Aurora High School (542 students)
Parkdale Elementary School grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Parkdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parkdale Elementary School
704 students
- East Aurora Hi
East Aurora High School
542 students
- East Aurora Mi
East Aurora Middle School
504 students
What this shows Parkdale Elementary School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkdale Elementary School compares
Parkdale Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 80% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,375
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 704 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 92.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Parkdale Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Aurora Union Free School District reports $22,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Aurora High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Aurora Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkdale Elementary School
How many students attend Parkdale Elementary School?
Parkdale Elementary School has 704 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Aurora, NY. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkdale Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkdale Elementary School?
11.3% of students at Parkdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkdale Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in East Aurora, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkdale Elementary School?
Parkdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Parkdale Elementary School rank among public schools in East Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkdale Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Aurora, 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 East Aurora Union Free School District?
Besides Parkdale Elementary School, East Aurora Union Free School District also operates East Aurora High School (542 students) and East Aurora Middle School (504 students). See the East Aurora Union Free School District district page for the complete list.