Enrollment
341
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwich, NY
Perry Browne Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Browne Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362133003041
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Browne Intermediate School earns 30/100 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.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Browne Intermediate School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Browne Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Norwich, NY.
School address
District: Norwich City School District · New York
NCES ID 362133003041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry Browne Intermediate School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perry Browne Intermediate School
Perry Browne Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Norwich, New York, enrolling 341 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 641 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #439.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Norwich City School District spends $20,451 per pupil, 23% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Norwich City School District also operates Norwich High School (516 students) and Stanford J Gibson Primary School (388 students) alongside Perry Browne Intermediate 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 Perry Browne Intermediate School compares
Perry Browne Intermediate 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$20,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
White 94.4%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Perry Browne Intermediate School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich City School District, which includes Perry Browne Intermediate School.
$20,451
Per student
-23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 62.7%
Federal 15.1%
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 Perry Browne Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanford J Gibson Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwich Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Browne Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Perry Browne Intermediate School
How many students attend Perry Browne Intermediate School?
Perry Browne Intermediate School has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwich, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Browne Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Browne Intermediate School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Browne Intermediate School?
59.1% of students at Perry Browne Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Browne Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Browne Intermediate School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Norwich, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Browne Intermediate School?
Perry Browne Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry Browne Intermediate School rank among public schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Browne Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Norwich, 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 Norwich on the city page.
Is Perry Browne Intermediate School a good school?
Perry Browne Intermediate School earns 30/100 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. 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 Norwich City School District?
Besides Perry Browne Intermediate School, Norwich City School District also operates Norwich High School (516 students), Stanford J Gibson Primary School (388 students), and Norwich Middle School (381 students). See the Norwich City School District district page for the complete list.
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