- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
William H Seward Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 360348000109 · Auburn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 10:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (1,176 students)
William H Seward Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William H Seward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,176 students
- Auburn Junior
Auburn Junior High School
560 students
- This school
William H Seward Elementary School
491 students
- Herman Avenue 399
Herman Avenue Elementary School
399 students
- Casey Park Ele 381
Casey Park Elementary School
381 students
- Genesee Street 369
Genesee Street Elementary School
369 students
What this shows William H Seward Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How William H Seward Elementary School compares
William H Seward Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,837
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 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.
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
District finance for Auburn City School District reports $23,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.