- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
School 16-John Walton Spencer
Federal NCES profile for School 16-John Walton Spencer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475003390
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 16-John Walton Spencer earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #40 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
School 16-John Walton Spencer has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 16-John Walton Spencer ranks #40 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475003390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
School 16-John Walton Spencer shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 362475003390 · Rochester, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 15.4:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
School 16-John Walton Spencer shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School 16-John Walton Spencer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Career
Edison Career and Technology High School
1,362 students
- School of the
School of the Arts
1,065 students
- School 33-John
School 33-John James Audubon
980 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper School
969 students
- School 58-Worl
School 58-World of Inquiry School
896 students
- This school 430
School 16-John Walton Spencer
430 students
What this shows School 16-John Walton Spencer reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How School 16-John Walton Spencer compares
School 16-John Walton Spencer is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.4%
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
$33,643
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 5.6%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, School 16-John Walton Spencer is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rochester City School District reports $33,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School 16-John Walton Spencer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 16-John Walton Spencer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about School 16-John Walton Spencer
How many students attend School 16-John Walton Spencer?
School 16-John Walton Spencer has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 16-John Walton Spencer?
The student-teacher ratio at School 16-John Walton Spencer is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School 16-John Walton Spencer?
85.4% of students at School 16-John Walton Spencer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 16-John Walton Spencer?
The largest demographic group at School 16-John Walton Spencer is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 16-John Walton Spencer?
School 16-John Walton Spencer has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 School 16-John Walton Spencer rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, School 16-John Walton Spencer ranks #40 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester City School District?
Besides School 16-John Walton Spencer, Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students), School of the Arts (1,065 students), and School 33-John James Audubon (980 students). See the Rochester City School District district page for the complete list.