- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario Center, NY
Wayne Central Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Central Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363033004075
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Central Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ontario Center · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Central Primary School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Central Primary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ontario Center, NY.
School address
District: Wayne Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363033004075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wayne Central Primary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 363033004075 · Ontario Center, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 13.6:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Senior High School (664 students)
Wayne Central Primary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wayne Central Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Senior H
Wayne Senior High School
664 students
- Wayne Central
Wayne Central Middle School
628 students
- This school
Wayne Central Primary School
434 students
- Wayne Central
Wayne Central Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Wayne Central Primary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Central Primary School compares
Wayne Central Primary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$22,905
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 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Wayne Central Primary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Central School District reports $22,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Central Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Central Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Central Primary School
How many students attend Wayne Central Primary School?
Wayne Central Primary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario Center, NY. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Primary School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne Central Primary School?
33.3% of students at Wayne Central Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Central Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Central Primary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Ontario Center, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Central Primary School?
Wayne Central Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Wayne Central Primary School rank among elementary schools in Ontario Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Central Primary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ontario Center, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wayne Central School District?
Besides Wayne Central Primary School, Wayne Central School District also operates Wayne Senior High School (664 students), Wayne Central Middle School (628 students), and Wayne Central Elementary School (305 students). See the Wayne Central School District district page for the complete list.