Enrollment
480
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, NY
Scott M Ellis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scott M Ellis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361287001055
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott M Ellis Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott M Ellis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott M Ellis Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greenville, NY.
School address
District: Greenville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361287001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott M Ellis Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott M Ellis Elementary School
Scott M Ellis Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenville, New York, enrolling 480 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 below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 480 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 932 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #867, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Greenville Central School District also operates Greenville High School (339 students) and Greenville Middle School (237 students) alongside Scott M Ellis 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 Scott M Ellis Elementary School compares
Scott M Ellis 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
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
30.4%
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
$27,824
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Scott M Ellis Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville Central School District, which includes Scott M Ellis Elementary School.
$27,824
Per student
+5%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+68%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 41.1%
Federal 13.0%
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 Scott M Ellis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott M Ellis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Scott M Ellis Elementary School
How many students attend Scott M Ellis Elementary School?
Scott M Ellis Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott M Ellis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott M Ellis Elementary School 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 Scott M Ellis Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Scott M Ellis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott M Ellis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scott M Ellis Elementary School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Greenville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott M Ellis Elementary School?
Scott M Ellis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scott M Ellis Elementary School rank among public schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott M Ellis Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
Is Scott M Ellis Elementary School a good school?
Scott M Ellis Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. 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 Greenville Central School District?
Besides Scott M Ellis Elementary School, Greenville Central School District also operates Greenville High School (339 students) and Greenville Middle School (237 students). See the Greenville Central School District district page for the complete list.
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