- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
School 17-Enrico Fermi
Federal NCES profile for School 17-Enrico Fermi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475003391
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 17-Enrico Fermi earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
School 17-Enrico Fermi has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 17-Enrico Fermi ranks #2 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475003391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
School 17-Enrico Fermi shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 362475003391 · Rochester, NY Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 10.5:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
School 17-Enrico Fermi shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School 17-Enrico Fermi 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 525
School 17-Enrico Fermi
525 students
What this shows School 17-Enrico Fermi reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How School 17-Enrico Fermi compares
School 17-Enrico Fermi 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
36
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.2%
African American 26.5%
White 4.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, School 17-Enrico Fermi is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 17-Enrico Fermi 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 17-Enrico Fermi'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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about School 17-Enrico Fermi
How many students attend School 17-Enrico Fermi?
School 17-Enrico Fermi has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 17-Enrico Fermi?
The student-teacher ratio at School 17-Enrico Fermi is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School 17-Enrico Fermi?
91.9% of students at School 17-Enrico Fermi are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 17-Enrico Fermi?
The largest demographic group at School 17-Enrico Fermi is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 17-Enrico Fermi?
School 17-Enrico Fermi has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does School 17-Enrico Fermi rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, School 17-Enrico Fermi ranks #2 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 17-Enrico Fermi, 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.