Enrollment
434
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne Central Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne Central Primary School
Wayne Central Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ontario Center, New York, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 908 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #411.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Wayne Central School District also operates Wayne Senior High School (664 students) and Wayne Central Middle School (628 students) alongside Wayne Central Primary School.
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 Wayne Central Primary School compares
Wayne Central Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,684
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne Central School District, which includes Wayne Central Primary School.
$21,684
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 36.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Ontario Center on the city page.
Is Wayne Central Primary School a good school?
Wayne Central Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 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.
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