- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Webster, NY
Plank Road North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plank Road North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363036004709
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plank Road North Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Plank Road North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plank Road North Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Webster, NY.
School address
District: Webster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363036004709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Plank Road North Elementary School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 363036004709 · Webster, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 15.1:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students)
Plank Road North Elementary School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Plank Road North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster-Schroe
Webster-Schroeder High School
1,337 students
- Thomas High Sc
Thomas High School
1,256 students
- Willink Middle
Willink Middle School
928 students
- Spry Middle Sc
Spry Middle School
870 students
- Plank Road Sou
Plank Road South Elementary School
562 students
- This school 499
Plank Road North Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Plank Road North Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plank Road North Elementary School compares
Plank Road North 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$22,729
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Plank Road North Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Webster Central School District reports $22,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plank Road North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster-Schroeder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willink Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spry Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plank Road South Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plank Road North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plank Road North Elementary School
How many students attend Plank Road North Elementary School?
Plank Road North Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Webster, NY. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plank Road North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plank Road North Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plank Road North Elementary School?
28.3% of students at Plank Road North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plank Road North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plank Road North Elementary School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Webster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plank Road North Elementary School?
Plank Road North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plank Road North Elementary School rank among schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Plank Road North Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Webster, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Webster on the city page.
What other schools are in Webster Central School District?
Besides Plank Road North Elementary School, Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students), Thomas High School (1,256 students), and Willink Middle School (928 students). See the Webster Central School District district page for the complete list.