Enrollment
358
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Accord, NY
Rondout Valley Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Rondout Valley Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362496006347
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rondout Valley Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Accord · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rondout Valley Intermediate 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, Rondout Valley Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Accord, NY.
School address
District: Rondout Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362496006347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rondout Valley Intermediate School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rondout Valley Intermediate School
Rondout Valley Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Accord, New York, enrolling 358 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Rondout Valley Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 85% of New York schools and 26% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 358 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 861 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #713, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rondout Valley Central School District spends $35,143 per pupil, 33% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Rondout Valley Central School District also operates Rondout Valley High School (547 students) and Marbletown Elementary School (295 students) alongside Rondout Valley Intermediate 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 Rondout Valley Intermediate School compares
Rondout Valley Intermediate 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
54.2%
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
$35,143
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Rondout Valley Intermediate School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rondout Valley Central School District, which includes Rondout Valley Intermediate School.
$35,143
Per student
+33%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+112%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 37.2%
Federal 6.4%
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 Rondout Valley Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rondout Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marbletown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rondout Valley Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kerhonkson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rondout Valley Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary 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 (~358 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rondout Valley Intermediate School
How many students attend Rondout Valley Intermediate School?
Rondout Valley Intermediate School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Accord, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rondout Valley Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rondout Valley Intermediate 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 Rondout Valley Intermediate School?
39.1% of students at Rondout Valley Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rondout Valley Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Rondout Valley Intermediate School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Accord, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rondout Valley Intermediate School?
Rondout Valley Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Rondout Valley Intermediate School rank among public schools in Accord?
By Resource Investment Index, Rondout Valley Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Accord, 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 Accord on the city page.
Is Rondout Valley Intermediate School a good school?
Rondout Valley Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. 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 Rondout Valley Central School District?
Besides Rondout Valley Intermediate School, Rondout Valley Central School District also operates Rondout Valley High School (547 students), Marbletown Elementary School (295 students), and Rondout Valley Junior High School (278 students). See the Rondout Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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