- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nedrow, NY
Rockwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rockwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362181003099
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockwell Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Nedrow · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockwell Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nedrow, NY.
School address
District: Onondaga Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362181003099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Rockwell Elementary School shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 362181003099 · Nedrow, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 10.4:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Onondaga Senior High School (323 students)
Rockwell Elementary School shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Rockwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onondaga Senio
Onondaga Senior High School
323 students
- Wheeler Elemen
Wheeler Elementary School
240 students
- This school
Rockwell Elementary School
208 students
What this shows Rockwell Elementary School reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockwell Elementary School compares
Rockwell Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$26,129
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Rockwell Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Onondaga Central School District reports $26,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheeler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockwell Elementary School
How many students attend Rockwell Elementary School?
Rockwell Elementary School has 208 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nedrow, NY. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwell Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Rockwell Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Rockwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rockwell Elementary School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Nedrow, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockwell Elementary School?
Rockwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Rockwell Elementary School rank among schools in Nedrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nedrow, 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 Onondaga Central School District?
Besides Rockwell Elementary School, Onondaga Central School District also operates Onondaga Senior High School (323 students) and Wheeler Elementary School (240 students). See the Onondaga Central School District district page for the complete list.