- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fulton, NY
Volney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Volney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361170000936
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Volney Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Volney Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Volney Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Fulton, NY.
School address
District: Fulton City School District · New York
NCES ID 361170000936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Volney Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 361170000936 · Fulton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 13.3:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: G Ray Bodley High School (938 students)
Volney Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Volney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- G Ray Bodley H
G Ray Bodley High School
938 students
- Fulton Junior
Fulton Junior High School
472 students
- Granby Element
Granby Elementary School
463 students
- J E Lanigan Sc
J E Lanigan School
436 students
- Fairgrieve Sch
Fairgrieve School
390 students
- This school 306
Volney Elementary School
306 students
What this shows Volney Elementary School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Volney Elementary School compares
Volney Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$25,879
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Volney Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Fulton City School District reports $25,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Volney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Ray Bodley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granby Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J E Lanigan School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairgrieve School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Volney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Volney Elementary School
How many students attend Volney Elementary School?
Volney Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fulton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Volney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Volney Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Volney Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Volney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Volney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Volney Elementary School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Fulton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Volney Elementary School?
Volney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Volney Elementary School rank among schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Volney Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Fulton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fulton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton City School District?
Besides Volney Elementary School, Fulton City School District also operates G Ray Bodley High School (938 students), Fulton Junior High School (472 students), and Granby Elementary School (463 students). See the Fulton City School District district page for the complete list.