Enrollment
235
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NY
Southlawn School
Federal NCES profile for Southlawn School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361539001310
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southlawn School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #22 of 43
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southlawn School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southlawn School ranks #22 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: West Irondequoit Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361539001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southlawn School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southlawn School
Southlawn School is a small elementary school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 235 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 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 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Irondequoit Central School District spends $20,532 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Irondequoit Central School District also operates Irondequoit High School (1,160 students) and Dake Junior High School (551 students) alongside Southlawn 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 Southlawn School compares
Southlawn 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$20,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Southlawn School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Irondequoit Central School District, which includes Southlawn School.
$20,532
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 41.1%
Federal 13.1%
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 Southlawn School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dake Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookview School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southlawn School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~235 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Southlawn School
How many students attend Southlawn School?
Southlawn School has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southlawn School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southlawn School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southlawn School?
27.6% of students at Southlawn School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southlawn School?
The largest demographic group at Southlawn School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southlawn School?
Southlawn School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Southlawn School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Southlawn School ranks #22 of 43 elementary 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 elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Southlawn School a good school?
Southlawn School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 West Irondequoit Central School District?
Besides Southlawn School, West Irondequoit Central School District also operates Irondequoit High School (1,160 students), Dake Junior High School (551 students), and Rogers Middle School (425 students). See the West Irondequoit Central School District district page for the complete list.
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