Enrollment
653
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lagrangeville, NY
Vail Farm Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vail Farm Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360327005596
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vail Farm Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lagrangeville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vail Farm Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vail Farm Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lagrangeville, NY.
School address
District: Arlington Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360327005596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vail Farm Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vail Farm Elementary School
Vail Farm Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lagrangeville, New York, enrolling 653 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.2% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 653 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 619 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #325.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Arlington Central School District also operates Arlington High School (2,472 students) and Union Vale Middle School (990 students) alongside Vail Farm Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vail Farm Elementary School compares
Vail Farm Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$26,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Vail Farm Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Central School District, which includes Vail Farm Elementary School.
$26,949
Per student
+2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 33.0%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Vail Farm Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Vale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lagrange Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur S May School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Titusville Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vail Farm Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vail Farm Elementary School
How many students attend Vail Farm Elementary School?
Vail Farm Elementary School has 653 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lagrangeville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vail Farm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vail Farm Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Vail Farm Elementary School?
20.2% of students at Vail Farm Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vail Farm Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vail Farm Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Lagrangeville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vail Farm Elementary School?
Vail Farm Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vail Farm Elementary School rank among public schools in Lagrangeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vail Farm Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lagrangeville, 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 Lagrangeville on the city page.
Is Vail Farm Elementary School a good school?
Vail Farm Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Arlington Central School District?
Besides Vail Farm Elementary School, Arlington Central School District also operates Arlington High School (2,472 students), Union Vale Middle School (990 students), and Lagrange Middle School (817 students). See the Arlington Central School District district page for the complete list.
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