- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Southlawn School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 361539001310 · Rochester, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 13.8:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Irondequoit High School (1,160 students)
Southlawn School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Southlawn School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irondequoit Hi
Irondequoit High School
1,160 students
- Dake Junior Hi
Dake Junior High School
551 students
- Rogers Middle 425
Rogers Middle School
425 students
- Iroquois Middl 403
Iroquois Middle School
403 students
- This school 235
Southlawn School
235 students
- Brookview Scho 171
Brookview School
171 students
What this shows Southlawn School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southlawn School compares
Southlawn 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for West Irondequoit Central School District reports $22,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~235 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.