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SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL

PublicRegular
AMHERST, New York · AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students708
Student:Teacher13.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch17%
Title INo
SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
708
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
17%-41.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL is a public primary in AMHERST, New York. The school enrolls 708 students. It is part of the AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictAMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36029
CityAMHERST
ZIP14226
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360292004378

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment708
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino5.2%
Black / African American4.8%
Asian4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native79.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
5.2%
Black
4.8%
Asian
4.9%
Two+
5.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %17%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)