- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cameron Mills, NY
Valley Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360237000009
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Early Childhood School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 94
- students enrolled
Valley Early Childhood School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Addison Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360237000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Valley Early Childhood School grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+39.5%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 360237000009 · Cameron Mills, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
94 enr · 15.7:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Addison Middle/High School (491 students)
Valley Early Childhood School grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+39.5%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Valley Early Childhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Addison Middle
Addison Middle/High School
491 students
- Tuscarora Elem
Tuscarora Elementary School
429 students
- This school 94
Valley Early Childhood School
94 students
What this shows Valley Early Childhood School reports 94 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Early Childhood School compares
Valley Early Childhood 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$28,469
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.
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
White 93.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Valley Early Childhood School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Addison Central School District reports $28,469 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Middle/High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Early Childhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~94 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Early Childhood School
How many students attend Valley Early Childhood School?
Valley Early Childhood School has 94 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cameron Mills, NY. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Early Childhood School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Early Childhood School?
14.5% of students at Valley Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Early Childhood School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Cameron Mills, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Early Childhood School?
Valley Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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).
What other schools are in Addison Central School District?
Besides Valley Early Childhood School, Addison Central School District also operates Addison Middle/High School (491 students) and Tuscarora Elementary School (429 students). See the Addison Central School District district page for the complete list.