Enrollment
670
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watervliet, NY
Watervliet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Watervliet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363021004060
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watervliet Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 670
- students enrolled
Watervliet Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Watervliet City School District · New York
NCES ID 363021004060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Watervliet Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Watervliet Elementary School
Watervliet Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Watervliet, New York, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 633 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #568, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 670 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Watervliet City School District spends $21,259 per pupil, 20% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Watervliet City School District, also runs Watervliet Junior-Senior High School (785 students).
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 Watervliet Elementary School compares
Watervliet Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$21,259
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Watervliet Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watervliet City School District, which includes Watervliet Elementary School.
$21,259
Per student
-20%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 66.3%
Federal 12.5%
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 Watervliet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watervliet Junior-Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watervliet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Watervliet Elementary School
How many students attend Watervliet Elementary School?
Watervliet Elementary School has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watervliet, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watervliet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watervliet Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watervliet Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Watervliet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watervliet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Watervliet Elementary School is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Watervliet, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watervliet Elementary School?
Watervliet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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).
Is Watervliet Elementary School a good school?
Watervliet Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also more 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 Watervliet City School District?
Besides Watervliet Elementary School, Watervliet City School District also operates Watervliet Junior-Senior High School (785 students). See the Watervliet City School District district page for the complete list.
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