- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boiceville, NY
Reginald Bennett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reginald Bennett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362184003103
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reginald Bennett Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Boiceville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Reginald Bennett Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reginald Bennett Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Boiceville, NY.
School address
District: Onteora Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362184003103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Reginald Bennett Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 362184003103 · Boiceville, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 7.2:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Onteora High School (370 students)
Reginald Bennett Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Reginald Bennett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onteora High S
Onteora High School
370 students
- Onteora Middle
Onteora Middle School
248 students
- This school
Reginald Bennett Elementary School
236 students
- Woodstock Elem
Woodstock Elementary School
189 students
- Phoenicia Elem 125
Phoenicia Elementary School
125 students
What this shows Reginald Bennett Elementary School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reginald Bennett Elementary School compares
Reginald Bennett 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$48,608
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Reginald Bennett Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Onteora Central School District reports $48,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reginald Bennett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onteora High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onteora Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodstock Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phoenicia Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reginald Bennett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reginald Bennett Elementary School
How many students attend Reginald Bennett Elementary School?
Reginald Bennett Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boiceville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reginald Bennett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reginald Bennett Elementary School is 7.2:1, which is 39% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 Reginald Bennett Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Reginald Bennett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reginald Bennett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reginald Bennett Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Boiceville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reginald Bennett Elementary School?
Reginald Bennett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Reginald Bennett Elementary School rank among public schools in Boiceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Reginald Bennett Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Boiceville, 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 Onteora Central School District?
Besides Reginald Bennett Elementary School, Onteora Central School District also operates Onteora High School (370 students), Onteora Middle School (248 students), and Woodstock Elementary School (189 students). See the Onteora Central School District district page for the complete list.