Enrollment
153
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, NY
Starbuck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starbuck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363012005921
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starbuck Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Starbuck Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starbuck Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, NY.
School address
District: Watertown City School District · New York
NCES ID 363012005921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Starbuck Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Starbuck Elementary School
Starbuck Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Watertown, New York, enrolling 153 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 153 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Watertown City School District spends $18,592 per pupil, 30% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Watertown City School District also operates Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students) and Harold T Wiley School (614 students) alongside Starbuck Elementary 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 Starbuck Elementary School compares
Starbuck Elementary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.7%
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
$18,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 58.8%
Two or More 18.3%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Starbuck Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watertown City School District, which includes Starbuck Elementary School.
$18,592
Per student
-30%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 56.1%
Federal 23.9%
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 Starbuck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold T Wiley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Case Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knickerbocker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starbuck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~153 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Starbuck Elementary School
How many students attend Starbuck Elementary School?
Starbuck Elementary School has 153 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starbuck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starbuck Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starbuck Elementary School?
70.8% of students at Starbuck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starbuck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starbuck Elementary School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Watertown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starbuck Elementary School?
Starbuck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Starbuck Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Starbuck Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, 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 Watertown on the city page.
Is Starbuck Elementary School a good school?
Starbuck Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 Watertown City School District?
Besides Starbuck Elementary School, Watertown City School District also operates Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students), Harold T Wiley School (614 students), and Case Middle School (586 students). See the Watertown City School District district page for the complete list.
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