- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Starbuck Elementary School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 363012005921 · Watertown, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 11.8:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students)
Starbuck Elementary School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Starbuck Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown Seni
Watertown Senior High School
1,181 students
- Harold T Wiley
Harold T Wiley School
614 students
- Case Middle Sc
Case Middle School
586 students
- North Elementa 435
North Elementary School
435 students
- Knickerbocker 340
Knickerbocker School
340 students
- This school 153
Starbuck Elementary School
153 students
What this shows Starbuck Elementary School reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starbuck Elementary School compares
Starbuck 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$19,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Watertown City School District reports $19,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~153 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.