Enrollment
388
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwich, NY
Stanford J Gibson Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Stanford J Gibson Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362133003042
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanford J Gibson Primary School earns 26/100 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.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanford J Gibson Primary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanford J Gibson Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Norwich, NY.
School address
District: Norwich City School District · New York
NCES ID 362133003042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stanford J Gibson Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stanford J Gibson Primary School
Stanford J Gibson Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norwich, New York, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 388 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 860 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #763, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Norwich City School District spends $20,451 per pupil, 23% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Norwich City School District also operates Norwich High School (516 students) and Norwich Middle School (381 students) alongside Stanford J Gibson Primary 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 Stanford J Gibson Primary School compares
Stanford J Gibson Primary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$20,451
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.7%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Stanford J Gibson Primary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich City School District, which includes Stanford J Gibson Primary School.
$20,451
Per student
-23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 62.7%
Federal 15.1%
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 Stanford J Gibson Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwich Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Browne Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanford J Gibson Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stanford J Gibson Primary School
How many students attend Stanford J Gibson Primary School?
Stanford J Gibson Primary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwich, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanford J Gibson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanford J Gibson Primary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanford J Gibson Primary School?
49.3% of students at Stanford J Gibson Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanford J Gibson Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Stanford J Gibson Primary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Norwich, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanford J Gibson Primary School?
Stanford J Gibson Primary 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 Stanford J Gibson Primary School rank among public schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanford J Gibson Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Norwich, 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 Norwich on the city page.
Is Stanford J Gibson Primary School a good school?
Stanford J Gibson Primary School earns 26/100 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. 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 Norwich City School District?
Besides Stanford J Gibson Primary School, Norwich City School District also operates Norwich High School (516 students), Norwich Middle School (381 students), and Perry Browne Intermediate School (341 students). See the Norwich City School District district page for the complete list.
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