Enrollment
491
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, NY
William H Seward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William H Seward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360348000109
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William H Seward Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William H Seward Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William H Seward Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, NY.
School address
District: Auburn City School District · New York
NCES ID 360348000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William H Seward Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at William H Seward Elementary School
William H Seward Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Auburn, New York, enrolling 491 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 491 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 819 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #511.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Auburn City School District also operates Auburn High School (1,176 students) and Auburn Junior High School (560 students) alongside William H Seward 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 H Seward Elementary School compares
William H Seward 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$21,590
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 67.8%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, William H Seward Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn City School District, which includes William H Seward Elementary School.
$21,590
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 53.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 H Seward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herman Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casey Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genesee Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William H Seward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~491 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William H Seward Elementary School
How many students attend William H Seward Elementary School?
William H Seward Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H Seward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William H Seward Elementary School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William H Seward Elementary School?
51.3% of students at William H Seward 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 H Seward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William H Seward Elementary School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Auburn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William H Seward Elementary School?
William H Seward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 H Seward Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, William H Seward Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
Is William H Seward Elementary School a good school?
William H Seward Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Auburn City School District?
Besides William H Seward Elementary School, Auburn City School District also operates Auburn High School (1,176 students), Auburn Junior High School (560 students), and Herman Avenue Elementary School (399 students). See the Auburn City School District district page for the complete list.
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