- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
School 5-John Williams
Federal NCES profile for School 5-John Williams, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475003380
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 5-John Williams earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #12 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
School 5-John Williams has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 5-John Williams ranks #12 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475003380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
School 5-John Williams held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 362475003380 · Rochester, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 8.7:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
School 5-John Williams held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School 5-John Williams 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 485
School 5-John Williams
485 students
What this shows School 5-John Williams reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How School 5-John Williams compares
School 5-John Williams 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
White 12.0%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, School 5-John Williams 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 5-John Williams Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 5-John Williams'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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about School 5-John Williams
How many students attend School 5-John Williams?
School 5-John Williams has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 5-John Williams?
The student-teacher ratio at School 5-John Williams is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 5-John Williams?
93.0% of students at School 5-John Williams are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 5-John Williams?
The largest demographic group at School 5-John Williams is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 5-John Williams?
School 5-John Williams has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School 5-John Williams rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, School 5-John Williams ranks #12 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 5-John Williams, 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.