Enrollment
332
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
School 52-Frank Fowler Dow
Federal NCES profile for School 52-Frank Fowler Dow, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475003419
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 52-Frank Fowler Dow earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #30 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
School 52-Frank Fowler Dow has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 52-Frank Fowler Dow ranks #30 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475003419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School 52-Frank Fowler Dow compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at School 52-Frank Fowler Dow
School 52-Frank Fowler Dow is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 332 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 838 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #568.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students) and School of the Arts (1,065 students) alongside School 52-Frank Fowler Dow.
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 School 52-Frank Fowler Dow compares
School 52-Frank Fowler Dow 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.4%
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
$28,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
15
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 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
African American 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
White 14.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, School 52-Frank Fowler Dow is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester City School District, which includes School 52-Frank Fowler Dow.
$28,608
Per student
+8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 64.3%
Federal 24.4%
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 School 52-Frank Fowler Dow 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 52-Frank Fowler Dow's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about School 52-Frank Fowler Dow
How many students attend School 52-Frank Fowler Dow?
School 52-Frank Fowler Dow has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 52-Frank Fowler Dow?
The student-teacher ratio at School 52-Frank Fowler Dow is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School 52-Frank Fowler Dow?
83.5% of students at School 52-Frank Fowler Dow are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 52-Frank Fowler Dow?
The largest demographic group at School 52-Frank Fowler Dow is African American at 48.2% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 52-Frank Fowler Dow?
School 52-Frank Fowler Dow has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 School 52-Frank Fowler Dow rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, School 52-Frank Fowler Dow ranks #30 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.
Is School 52-Frank Fowler Dow a good school?
School 52-Frank Fowler Dow earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Rochester City School District?
Besides School 52-Frank Fowler Dow, 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.
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