NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

RENSSELAER, New York — 9 schools

338
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) operates 9 public schools serving 338 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other, 4 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 409 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Rensselaer County County.

. Demographically, the student body averages 61.1% African American, 20.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% White across the district's schools.

Highland Residential Center accounts for 20.5% of all NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) school enrollment varies 4.2× across entities

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) school enrollment ranges from 20 students (lowest) to 84 students (highest), a spread of 64 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Rensselaer County county, where this district is located.

$1,217
Studio/mo
$1,417
1 BR/mo
$1,702
2 BR/mo
$2,041
3 BR/mo
$2,253
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS).

White 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 61.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)?

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) has 9 schools, including 5 other, 4 high. Total enrollment is 338 students.

What is the average rent near NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Rensselaer County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)?

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) students are 61.1% African American, 20.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% White, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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