Enrollment
396
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamson, NY
Williamson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Williamson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363144004205
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamson Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Williamson · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamson Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williamson, NY.
School address
District: Williamson Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363144004205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamson Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamson Elementary School
Williamson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Williamson, New York, enrolling 396 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 914 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #62, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Williamson Central School District also operates Williamson Senior High School (277 students) and Williamson Middle School (270 students) alongside Williamson 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 Williamson Elementary School compares
Williamson 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,376
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Williamson Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamson Central School District, which includes Williamson Elementary School.
$22,376
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 47.1%
Federal 14.5%
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 Williamson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williamson Elementary School
How many students attend Williamson Elementary School?
Williamson Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamson, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamson Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamson Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Williamson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Williamson Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Williamson, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamson Elementary School?
Williamson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williamson Elementary School rank among public schools in Williamson?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williamson, 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 Williamson on the city page.
Is Williamson Elementary School a good school?
Williamson Elementary School earns 53/100 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 Williamson Central School District?
Besides Williamson Elementary School, Williamson Central School District also operates Williamson Senior High School (277 students) and Williamson Middle School (270 students). See the Williamson Central School District district page for the complete list.
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