At a glance
Reported students
153
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387.5
Starbuck Elementary School: 153 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
10.9:1 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
- 164
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Starbuck Elementary School
Starbuck Elementary 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 153 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 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, 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 (58.8%) and multiracial (18.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Starbuck Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.06 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
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White58.8%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black11.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial18.3%
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.
Ohio Street School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
308 reported students
Sherman School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
323 reported students
Knickerbocker School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
340 reported students
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
435 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 Starbuck Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School Elementary · Watertown City School District | PK–04 | 435 | 0.2 mi |
| Ohio Street School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 308 | 1.2 mi |
| Knickerbocker School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 340 | 1.7 mi |
| Sherman School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 323 | 1.8 mi |
| Brownville School Elementary · General Brown Central School District | 03–06 | 374 | 3.9 mi |
| Calcium Primary School Elementary · Indian River Central School District | PK–03 | 480 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Starbuck Elementary School
What grades does Starbuck Elementary School serve?
Starbuck Elementary 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 Starbuck Elementary School?
Starbuck Elementary School reported 153 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 164 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Starbuck Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 153 students and 14.06 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 Starbuck Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Starbuck Elementary 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 Starbuck Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.9% 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 Starbuck Elementary School in?
Starbuck Elementary 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 Starbuck Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Elementary School (0.2 mi), Ohio Street School (1.2 mi), Knickerbocker School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.