- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amherst, NY
Smallwood Drive School
Federal NCES profile for Smallwood Drive School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360292004378
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smallwood Drive School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Smallwood Drive School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smallwood Drive School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Amherst, NY.
School address
District: Amherst Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360292004378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Smallwood Drive School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 360292004378 · Amherst, NY Other · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 15.1:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst Central High School (865 students)
Smallwood Drive School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Smallwood Drive School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amherst Centra
Amherst Central High School
865 students
- Windermere Blv
Windermere Blvd School
738 students
- This school
Smallwood Drive School
708 students
- Amherst Middle
Amherst Middle School
646 students
What this shows Smallwood Drive School reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smallwood Drive School compares
Smallwood Drive School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 5.6%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Smallwood Drive School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Amherst Central School District reports $21,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smallwood Drive School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere Blvd School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smallwood Drive School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smallwood Drive School
How many students attend Smallwood Drive School?
Smallwood Drive School has 708 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amherst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smallwood Drive School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smallwood Drive School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smallwood Drive School?
16.8% of students at Smallwood Drive School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smallwood Drive School?
The largest demographic group at Smallwood Drive School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Amherst, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smallwood Drive School?
Smallwood Drive School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Smallwood Drive School rank among schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Smallwood Drive School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Amherst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amherst on the city page.
What other schools are in Amherst Central School District?
Besides Smallwood Drive School, Amherst Central School District also operates Amherst Central High School (865 students), Windermere Blvd School (738 students), and Amherst Middle School (646 students). See the Amherst Central School District district page for the complete list.