Enrollment
392
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockport, NY
Roy Kelley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roy Kelley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361767001588
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roy Kelley Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roy Kelley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roy Kelley Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Lockport, NY.
School address
District: Lockport City School District · New York
NCES ID 361767001588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roy Kelley Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roy Kelley Elementary School
Roy Kelley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lockport, New York, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 392 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 755 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #659, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lockport City School District also operates Lockport High School (1,377 students) and Aaron Mossell Junior High School (587 students) alongside Roy Kelley 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 Roy Kelley Elementary School compares
Roy Kelley 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$23,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 71.4%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Roy Kelley Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lockport City School District, which includes Roy Kelley Elementary School.
$23,565
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 51.3%
Federal 18.7%
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 Roy Kelley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aaron Mossell Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emmet Belknap Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles a Upson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Southard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roy Kelley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Roy Kelley Elementary School
How many students attend Roy Kelley Elementary School?
Roy Kelley Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockport, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy Kelley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy Kelley Elementary School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roy Kelley Elementary School?
55.3% of students at Roy Kelley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roy Kelley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roy Kelley Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Lockport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roy Kelley Elementary School?
Roy Kelley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Roy Kelley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Roy Kelley Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Lockport, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lockport on the city page.
Is Roy Kelley Elementary School a good school?
Roy Kelley Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Lockport City School District?
Besides Roy Kelley Elementary School, Lockport City School District also operates Lockport High School (1,377 students), Aaron Mossell Junior High School (587 students), and Emmet Belknap Intermediate School (571 students). See the Lockport City School District district page for the complete list.
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