Enrollment
791
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warwick, NY
Sanfordville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sanfordville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362997004836
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanfordville Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Warwick · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanfordville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanfordville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Warwick, NY.
School address
District: Warwick Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362997004836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sanfordville Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sanfordville Elementary School
Sanfordville Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Warwick, New York, enrolling 791 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.9% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 791 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 393 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #326, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Warwick Valley Central School District also operates Warwick Valley High School (1,314 students) and Warwick Valley Middle School (1,069 students) alongside Sanfordville 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 Sanfordville Elementary School compares
Sanfordville 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,837
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Sanfordville Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warwick Valley Central School District, which includes Sanfordville Elementary School.
$24,837
Per student
-6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 31.4%
Federal 5.3%
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 Sanfordville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick Valley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanfordville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~791 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sanfordville Elementary School
How many students attend Sanfordville Elementary School?
Sanfordville Elementary School has 791 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warwick, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanfordville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanfordville Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanfordville Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Sanfordville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanfordville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sanfordville Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Warwick, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanfordville Elementary School?
Sanfordville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Sanfordville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanfordville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Warwick, 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 Warwick on the city page.
Is Sanfordville Elementary School a good school?
Sanfordville Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Warwick Valley Central School District?
Besides Sanfordville Elementary School, Warwick Valley Central School District also operates Warwick Valley High School (1,314 students), Warwick Valley Middle School (1,069 students), and Park Avenue Elementary School (456 students). See the Warwick Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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