- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Van Etten, NY
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362775003760
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 333
- students enrolled
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Spencer-Van Etten Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362775003760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 362775003760 · Van Etten, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 11.5:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Spencer-Van Etten Middle School (236 students)
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School
333 students
- Spencer-Van Et
Spencer-Van Etten Middle School
236 students
- Spencer-Van Et
Spencer-Van Etten High School
234 students
What this shows Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School compares
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$28,159
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Spencer-Van Etten Central School District reports $28,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer-Van Etten Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer-Van Etten High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School
How many students attend Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School?
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Van Etten, NY. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School?
46.4% of students at Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Van Etten, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School?
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Spencer-Van Etten Central School District?
Besides Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School, Spencer-Van Etten Central School District also operates Spencer-Van Etten Middle School (236 students) and Spencer-Van Etten High School (234 students). See the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District district page for the complete list.