At a glance
Reported students
340
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387.5
Knickerbocker School: 340 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 351
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Knickerbocker School
Knickerbocker School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Watertown. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Watertown City School District. NCES reports 340 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Knickerbocker School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.8%
- Hispanic12.4%
- Black4.7%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial11.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Watertown City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sherman School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
323 reported students
Ohio Street School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
308 reported students
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
435 reported students
Starbuck Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
153 reported students
Case Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
586 reported students
Harold T Wiley School
Middle · Grades 05–06
614 reported students
Public schools near Knickerbocker School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 323 | 0.6 mi |
| Ohio Street School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 308 | 1.3 mi |
| Starbuck Elementary School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 153 | 1.7 mi |
| North Elementary School Elementary · Watertown City School District | PK–04 | 435 | 1.7 mi |
| Brownville School Elementary · General Brown Central School District | 03–06 | 374 | 4.2 mi |
| Calcium Primary School Elementary · Indian River Central School District | PK–03 | 480 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Knickerbocker School
What grades does Knickerbocker School serve?
Knickerbocker School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Watertown City School District.
How many students attend Knickerbocker School?
Knickerbocker School reported 340 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 351 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Knickerbocker School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 340 students and 27.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Knickerbocker School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Knickerbocker School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Watertown City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Knickerbocker School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Knickerbocker School in?
Knickerbocker School is part of Watertown City School District, based in Watertown, NY, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Knickerbocker School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sherman School (0.6 mi), Ohio Street School (1.3 mi), Starbuck Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.