Enrollment
327
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sauquoit, NY
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sauquoit Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360000204541
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sauquoit · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sauquoit Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sauquoit, NY.
School address
District: Sauquoit Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360000204541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sauquoit Valley Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sauquoit Valley Elementary School
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sauquoit, New York, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 708 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #251.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sauquoit Valley Central School District spends $20,901 per pupil, 21% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sauquoit Valley Central School District also operates Sauquoit Valley High School (280 students) and Sauquoit Valley Middle School (276 students) alongside Sauquoit Valley 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 Sauquoit Valley Elementary School compares
Sauquoit Valley 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,901
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Sauquoit Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sauquoit Valley Central School District, which includes Sauquoit Valley Elementary School.
$20,901
Per student
-21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 58.7%
Federal 10.0%
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 Sauquoit Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauquoit Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sauquoit Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sauquoit Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sauquoit Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Sauquoit Valley Elementary School?
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sauquoit, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauquoit Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauquoit Valley Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sauquoit Valley Elementary School?
32.0% of students at Sauquoit Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sauquoit Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sauquoit Valley Elementary School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Sauquoit, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sauquoit Valley Elementary School?
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sauquoit Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Sauquoit?
By Resource Investment Index, Sauquoit Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sauquoit, 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 Sauquoit on the city page.
Is Sauquoit Valley Elementary School a good school?
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Sauquoit Valley Central School District?
Besides Sauquoit Valley Elementary School, Sauquoit Valley Central School District also operates Sauquoit Valley High School (280 students) and Sauquoit Valley Middle School (276 students). See the Sauquoit Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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