- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, NY
Traphagen School
Federal NCES profile for Traphagen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362010001844
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Traphagen School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Traphagen School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Traphagen School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Mount Vernon, NY.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · New York
NCES ID 362010001844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Traphagen School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 362010001844 · Mount Vernon, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 10.9:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,062 students)
Traphagen School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Traphagen School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,062 students
- Mount Vernon S
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
747 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
470 students
- Denzel Washing
Denzel Washington School-Arts
427 students
- Pennington Sch 409
Pennington School
409 students
- This school 316
Traphagen School
316 students
What this shows Traphagen School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Traphagen School compares
Traphagen 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
98.7%
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
$34,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 316 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.
Student demographics
African American 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 6.6%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Traphagen School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $34,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Traphagen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Steam Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denzel Washington School-Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennington School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Traphagen School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Traphagen School
How many students attend Traphagen School?
Traphagen School has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traphagen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Traphagen School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Traphagen School?
53.7% of students at Traphagen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Traphagen School?
The largest demographic group at Traphagen School is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Traphagen School?
Traphagen School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Traphagen School rank among schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Traphagen School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Mount Vernon, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Traphagen School, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,062 students), Mount Vernon Steam Academy (747 students), and Lincoln School (470 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.