- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salamanca, NY
Prospect Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362544003518
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Salamanca · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prospect Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Salamanca, NY.
School address
District: Salamanca City School District · New York
NCES ID 362544003518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Prospect Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 362544003518 · Salamanca, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 8.7:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Salamanca High School (493 students)
Prospect Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Prospect Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salamanca High
Salamanca High School
493 students
- This school
Prospect Elementary School
426 students
- Seneca Interme
Seneca Intermediate School
404 students
What this shows Prospect Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Elementary School compares
Prospect 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.2%
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
$33,745
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.1%
Two or More 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Prospect Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Salamanca City School District reports $33,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospect Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamanca High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Elementary School
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salamanca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Prospect Elementary School?
67.6% of students at Prospect Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prospect Elementary School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Salamanca, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Prospect Elementary School rank among public schools in Salamanca?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Salamanca, 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 Salamanca City School District?
Besides Prospect Elementary School, Salamanca City School District also operates Salamanca High School (493 students) and Seneca Intermediate School (404 students). See the Salamanca City School District district page for the complete list.