- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NY
Walt Disney School
Federal NCES profile for Walt Disney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361188000955
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walt Disney School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #33 of 43
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walt Disney School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney School ranks #33 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Gates Chili Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361188000955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Walt Disney School grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 361188000955 · Rochester, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13.9:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Gates-Chili High School (1,134 students)
Walt Disney School grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Walt Disney School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gates-Chili Hi
Gates-Chili High School
1,134 students
- Gates-Chili Mi
Gates-Chili Middle School
838 students
- Paul Road Scho 426
Paul Road School
426 students
- This school 416
Walt Disney School
416 students
- Neil Armstrong 400
Neil Armstrong School
400 students
- Florence Brass 384
Florence Brasser School
384 students
What this shows Walt Disney School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walt Disney School compares
Walt Disney School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$28,498
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Walt Disney School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Gates Chili Central School District reports $28,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walt Disney School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates-Chili High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gates-Chili Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Brasser School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walt Disney School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walt Disney School
How many students attend Walt Disney School?
Walt Disney School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walt Disney School?
47.2% of students at Walt Disney School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walt Disney School?
The largest demographic group at Walt Disney School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walt Disney School?
Walt Disney School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Walt Disney School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney School ranks #33 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Gates Chili Central School District?
Besides Walt Disney School, Gates Chili Central School District also operates Gates-Chili High School (1,134 students), Gates-Chili Middle School (838 students), and Paul Road School (426 students). See the Gates Chili Central School District district page for the complete list.