- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lackawanna, NY
Truman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Truman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361644001455
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lackawanna · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Truman Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lackawanna, NY.
School address
District: Lackawanna City School District · New York
NCES ID 361644001455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Truman Elementary School grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 361644001455 · Lackawanna, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 10.9:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lackawanna High School (670 students)
Truman Elementary School grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Truman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lackawanna Hig
Lackawanna High School
670 students
- Martin Road El
Martin Road Elementary School
573 students
- Lackawanna Mid
Lackawanna Middle School
444 students
- This school
Truman Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Truman Elementary School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Truman Elementary School compares
Truman Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 65.8% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
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
66.6%
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
$26,471
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Truman Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lackawanna City School District reports $26,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Truman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Road Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lackawanna Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Truman Elementary School
How many students attend Truman Elementary School?
Truman Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lackawanna, NY. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary 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 Truman Elementary School?
65.8% of students at Truman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Truman Elementary School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Lackawanna, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Elementary School?
Truman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Truman Elementary School rank among public schools in Lackawanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lackawanna, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lackawanna on the city page.
What other schools are in Lackawanna City School District?
Besides Truman Elementary School, Lackawanna City School District also operates Lackawanna High School (670 students), Martin Road Elementary School (573 students), and Lackawanna Middle School (444 students). See the Lackawanna City School District district page for the complete list.