- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandy Creek, NY
Sandy Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362565003526
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Creek Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sandy Creek · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Creek 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, Sandy Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sandy Creek, NY.
School address
District: Sandy Creek Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362565003526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sandy Creek Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 362565003526 · Sandy Creek, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 14:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy Creek High School (230 students)
Sandy Creek Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sandy Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sandy Creek Elementary School
379 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
230 students
- Sandy Creek Mi
Sandy Creek Middle School
175 students
What this shows Sandy Creek Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Creek Elementary School compares
Sandy Creek 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,609
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Sandy Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Sandy Creek Central School District reports $30,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Sandy Creek Elementary School?
Sandy Creek Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandy Creek, NY. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek Elementary School?
47.8% of students at Sandy Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Creek Elementary School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Sandy Creek, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Creek Elementary School?
Sandy Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Sandy Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Sandy Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sandy Creek, 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 Sandy Creek Central School District?
Besides Sandy Creek Elementary School, Sandy Creek Central School District also operates Sandy Creek High School (230 students) and Sandy Creek Middle School (175 students). See the Sandy Creek Central School District district page for the complete list.