Enrollment
826
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albion, NY
Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360252000035
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Albion · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albion, NY.
School address
District: Albion Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360252000035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School
Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Albion, New York, enrolling 826 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 826 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #303.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Albion Central School District spends $18,262 per pupil, 31% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Albion Central School District also operates Charles D'amico High School (499 students) and Carl I Bergerson Middle School (400 students) alongside Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School compares
Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$18,262
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albion Central School District, which includes Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School.
$18,262
Per student
-31%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 67.7%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles D'amico High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl I Bergerson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School
How many students attend Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School?
Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School has 826 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albion, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School?
53.4% of students at Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Albion, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School?
Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School rank among public schools in Albion?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albion, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albion on the city page.
Is Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School a good school?
Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Albion Central School District?
Besides Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School, Albion Central School District also operates Charles D'amico High School (499 students) and Carl I Bergerson Middle School (400 students). See the Albion Central School District district page for the complete list.
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