- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Webster, NY
Plank Road South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plank Road South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363036004086
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plank Road South Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Plank Road South Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plank Road South Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Webster, NY.
School address
District: Webster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363036004086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Plank Road South Elementary School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 363036004086 · Webster, NY Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 17.6:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students)
Plank Road South Elementary School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Plank Road South 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
- This school
Plank Road South Elementary School
562 students
- Klem Road Sout 517
Klem Road South Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Plank Road South Elementary School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plank Road South Elementary School compares
Plank Road South 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Plank Road South Elementary School is less mixed than 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 South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster-Schroeder High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willink Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spry Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klem Road South Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plank Road South 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
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plank Road South Elementary School
How many students attend Plank Road South Elementary School?
Plank Road South Elementary School has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Webster, NY. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plank Road South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plank Road South Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 49% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plank Road South Elementary School?
13.0% of students at Plank Road South 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 South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plank Road South Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Webster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plank Road South Elementary School?
Plank Road South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 South Elementary School rank among schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Plank Road South Elementary School ranks #3 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 South 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.