- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rome, NY
Stokes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stokes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362490003450
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stokes Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stokes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stokes Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Rome, NY.
School address
District: Rome City School District · New York
NCES ID 362490003450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Stokes Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 362490003450 · Rome, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 13.1:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Rome Free Academy (1,512 students)
Stokes Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Stokes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rome Free Acad
Rome Free Academy
1,512 students
- Lyndon H Strou
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
817 students
- Louis V Denti 598
Louis V Denti Elementary School
598 students
- Bellamy Elemen 544
Bellamy Elementary School
544 students
- Gansevoort Ele 397
Gansevoort Elementary School
397 students
- This school 368
Stokes Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Stokes Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stokes Elementary School compares
Stokes 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$23,746
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Stokes Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rome City School District reports $23,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stokes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Free Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndon H Strough Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis V Denti Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellamy Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gansevoort Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stokes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stokes Elementary School
How many students attend Stokes Elementary School?
Stokes Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rome, NY. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stokes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stokes Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stokes Elementary School?
34.8% of students at Stokes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stokes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stokes Elementary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Rome, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stokes Elementary School?
Stokes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Stokes Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Stokes Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Rome, 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 Rome on the city page.
What other schools are in Rome City School District?
Besides Stokes Elementary School, Rome City School District also operates Rome Free Academy (1,512 students), Lyndon H Strough Middle School (817 students), and Louis V Denti Elementary School (598 students). See the Rome City School District district page for the complete list.