- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pawling, NY
Pawling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pawling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362253003172
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pawling Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pawling · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pawling Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pawling Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pawling, NY.
School address
District: Pawling Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362253003172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Pawling Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 362253003172 · Pawling, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 12.2:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Pawling High School (360 students)
Pawling Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pawling Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pawling Elementary School
401 students
- Pawling High S
Pawling High School
360 students
- Pawling Middle
Pawling Middle School
319 students
What this shows Pawling Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pawling Elementary School compares
Pawling 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$34,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Pawling Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Pawling Central School District reports $34,866 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pawling Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawling High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pawling Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pawling Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pawling Elementary School
How many students attend Pawling Elementary School?
Pawling Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pawling, NY. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pawling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pawling Elementary School 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 Pawling Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Pawling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pawling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pawling Elementary School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Pawling, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pawling Elementary School?
Pawling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pawling Elementary School rank among public schools in Pawling?
By Resource Investment Index, Pawling Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pawling, 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 Pawling Central School District?
Besides Pawling Elementary School, Pawling Central School District also operates Pawling High School (360 students) and Pawling Middle School (319 students). See the Pawling Central School District district page for the complete list.