Enrollment
404
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corning, NY
William E Severn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William E Severn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360840000640
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William E Severn Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Corning · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William E Severn Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William E Severn Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Corning, NY.
School address
District: Corning City School District · New York
NCES ID 360840000640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William E Severn Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at William E Severn Elementary School
William E Severn Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Corning, New York, enrolling 404 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 404 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 862 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #551.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Corning City School District also operates Corning-Painted Post High School (1,524 students) and Corning-Painted Post Middle School (925 students) alongside William E Severn Elementary 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 William E Severn Elementary School compares
William E Severn 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$24,763
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, William E Severn Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corning City School District, which includes William E Severn Elementary School.
$24,763
Per student
-6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 45.8%
Federal 10.8%
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 William E Severn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corning-Painted Post High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corning-Painted Post Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Carder Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erwin Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calvin U Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William E Severn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William E Severn Elementary School
How many students attend William E Severn Elementary School?
William E Severn Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corning, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William E Severn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William E Severn Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% 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 William E Severn Elementary School?
49.3% of students at William E Severn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William E Severn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William E Severn Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Corning, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William E Severn Elementary School?
William E Severn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 William E Severn Elementary School rank among public schools in Corning?
By Resource Investment Index, William E Severn Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Corning, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Corning on the city page.
Is William E Severn Elementary School a good school?
William E Severn Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Corning City School District?
Besides William E Severn Elementary School, Corning City School District also operates Corning-Painted Post High School (1,524 students), Corning-Painted Post Middle School (925 students), and Frederick Carder Elementary School (399 students). See the Corning City School District district page for the complete list.
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