- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vernon, NY
W a Wettel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W a Wettel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362676003654
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W a Wettel Elementary School earns 41/100 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.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 262
- students enrolled
W a Wettel Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sherrill City School District · New York
NCES ID 362676003654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
W a Wettel Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 362676003654 · Vernon, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 12.5:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School (584 students)
W a Wettel Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
W a Wettel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vernon-Verona-
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School
584 students
- J D George Ele
J D George Elementary School
414 students
- E a Mcallister
E a Mcallister Elementary School
287 students
- Vernon-Verona-
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School
276 students
- This school
W a Wettel Elementary School
262 students
What this shows W a Wettel Elementary School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How W a Wettel Elementary School compares
W a Wettel 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 82% | - | - |
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.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
25.2%
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
$23,040
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, W a Wettel Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Sherrill City School District reports $23,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W a Wettel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J D George Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E a Mcallister Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W a Wettel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about W a Wettel Elementary School
How many students attend W a Wettel Elementary School?
W a Wettel Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vernon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W a Wettel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W a Wettel Elementary 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 W a Wettel Elementary School?
41.4% of students at W a Wettel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W a Wettel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W a Wettel Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Vernon, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W a Wettel Elementary School?
W a Wettel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Sherrill City School District?
Besides W a Wettel Elementary School, Sherrill City School District also operates Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School (584 students), J D George Elementary School (414 students), and E a Mcallister Elementary School (287 students). See the Sherrill City School District district page for the complete list.