- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bath, NY
Vernon E Wightman Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon E Wightman Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360405000164
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon E Wightman Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bath · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon E Wightman Primary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon E Wightman Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bath, NY.
School address
District: Bath Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360405000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Vernon E Wightman Primary School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360405000164 · Bath, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 12.5:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dana L Lyon Middle School (509 students)
Vernon E Wightman Primary School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Vernon E Wightman Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dana L Lyon Mi
Dana L Lyon Middle School
509 students
- This school
Vernon E Wightman Primary School
486 students
- Haverling Seni
Haverling Senior High School
400 students
What this shows Vernon E Wightman Primary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon E Wightman Primary School compares
Vernon E Wightman Primary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$25,125
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 122 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
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Vernon E Wightman Primary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Bath Central School District reports $25,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon E Wightman Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana L Lyon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haverling Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon E Wightman Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon E Wightman Primary School
How many students attend Vernon E Wightman Primary School?
Vernon E Wightman Primary School has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bath, NY. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon E Wightman Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon E Wightman Primary School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernon E Wightman Primary School?
54.0% of students at Vernon E Wightman Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon E Wightman Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon E Wightman Primary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Bath, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon E Wightman Primary School?
Vernon E Wightman Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Vernon E Wightman Primary School rank among public schools in Bath?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon E Wightman Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bath, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bath Central School District?
Besides Vernon E Wightman Primary School, Bath Central School District also operates Dana L Lyon Middle School (509 students) and Haverling Senior High School (400 students). See the Bath Central School District district page for the complete list.