- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Youngstown, NY
Primary Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Primary Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361719004819
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Primary Education Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for New York
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Primary Education Center has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Primary Education Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Youngstown, NY.
School address
District: Lewiston-Porter Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361719004819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Primary Education Center held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 361719004819 · Youngstown, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 18:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston Porter Senior High School (657 students)
Primary Education Center held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Primary Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewiston Porte
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
657 students
- Lewiston Porte
Lewiston Porter Middle School
449 students
- Intermediate E
Intermediate Education Center
425 students
- This school
Primary Education Center
378 students
What this shows Primary Education Center reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Primary Education Center compares
Primary Education Center 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 53% 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
11.6%
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
$24,819
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Primary Education Center is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lewiston-Porter Central School District reports $24,819 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Primary Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Porter Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewiston Porter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Intermediate Education Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Primary Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Primary Education Center
How many students attend Primary Education Center?
Primary Education Center has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Youngstown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primary Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Primary Education Center is 18:1, which is 53% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Primary Education Center?
22.4% of students at Primary Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Primary Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Primary Education Center is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Youngstown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Primary Education Center?
Primary Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Primary Education Center rank among public schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Primary Education Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Youngstown, 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 Lewiston-Porter Central School District?
Besides Primary Education Center, Lewiston-Porter Central School District also operates Lewiston Porter Senior High School (657 students), Lewiston Porter Middle School (449 students), and Intermediate Education Center (425 students). See the Lewiston-Porter Central School District district page for the complete list.