- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Norwich, NY
Vernon School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362229003149
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 419
- students enrolled
Vernon School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 362229003149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Vernon School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 362229003149 · East Norwich, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 7.9:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Oyster Bay High School (412 students)
Vernon School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Vernon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vernon School
419 students
- Oyster Bay Hig
Oyster Bay High School
412 students
- Theodore Roose
Theodore Roosevelt School
308 students
- Oyster Bay Mid
Oyster Bay Middle School
205 students
What this shows Vernon School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon School compares
Vernon 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$41,325
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.6%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Vernon School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District reports $41,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Bay High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oyster Bay Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon School
How many students attend Vernon School?
Vernon School has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Norwich, NY. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon School is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Vernon School?
17.5% of students at Vernon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in East Norwich, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon School?
Vernon School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District?
Besides Vernon School, Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District also operates Oyster Bay High School (412 students), Theodore Roosevelt School (308 students), and Oyster Bay Middle School (205 students). See the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District district page for the complete list.