- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Binghamton, NY
Port Dickinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Port Dickinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360729000040
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Dickinson Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Dickinson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Dickinson Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Chenango Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360729000040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Port Dickinson Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360729000040 · Binghamton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 19.5:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Chenango Valley High School (507 students)
Port Dickinson Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Port Dickinson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chenango Valle
Chenango Valley High School
507 students
- This school
Port Dickinson Elementary School
409 students
- Chenango Valle
Chenango Valley Middle School
379 students
- Chenango Bridg
Chenango Bridge Elementary School
357 students
What this shows Port Dickinson Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Dickinson Elementary School compares
Port Dickinson 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 65% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,491
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Port Dickinson Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Chenango Valley Central School District reports $23,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Dickinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chenango Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chenango Bridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Dickinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Dickinson Elementary School
How many students attend Port Dickinson Elementary School?
Port Dickinson Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Binghamton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Dickinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Dickinson Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 65% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Dickinson Elementary School?
35.5% of students at Port Dickinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Dickinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Port Dickinson Elementary School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Dickinson Elementary School?
Port Dickinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Port Dickinson Elementary School rank among schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Dickinson Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Binghamton on the city page.
What other schools are in Chenango Valley Central School District?
Besides Port Dickinson Elementary School, Chenango Valley Central School District also operates Chenango Valley High School (507 students), Chenango Valley Middle School (379 students), and Chenango Bridge Elementary School (357 students). See the Chenango Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.