- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Endicott, NY
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361071000853
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Endicott · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Endicott, NY.
School address
District: Union-Endicott Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361071000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 361071000853 · Endicott, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 10.3:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Union-Endicott High School (1,078 students)
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union-Endicott
Union-Endicott High School
1,078 students
- Jennie F Snapp
Jennie F Snapp Middle School
772 students
- George F Johns
George F Johnson Elementary School
570 students
- Charles F John 413
Charles F Johnson Jr Elementary School
413 students
- Ann G Mcguinne 312
Ann G Mcguinness Elementar School
312 students
- This school 247
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School compares
Thomas J Watson Sr 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$23,655
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 10.5%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Union-Endicott Central School District reports $23,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union-Endicott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennie F Snapp Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George F Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles F Johnson Jr Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann G Mcguinness Elementar School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School?
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Endicott, NY. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Endicott, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School?
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Endicott?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Endicott, 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 Endicott on the city page.
What other schools are in Union-Endicott Central School District?
Besides Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School, Union-Endicott Central School District also operates Union-Endicott High School (1,078 students), Jennie F Snapp Middle School (772 students), and George F Johnson Elementary School (570 students). See the Union-Endicott Central School District district page for the complete list.