Enrollment
486
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vernon E Wightman Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vernon E Wightman Primary School
Vernon E Wightman Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bath, New York, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 789 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #83, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 122 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Bath Central School District also operates Dana L Lyon Middle School (509 students) and Haverling Senior High School (400 students) alongside Vernon E Wightman Primary 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 Vernon E Wightman Primary School compares
Vernon E Wightman Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bath Central School District, which includes Vernon E Wightman Primary School.
$24,003
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 62.5%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other 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 (~486 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bath on the city page.
Is Vernon E Wightman Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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