- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cohoes, NY
Abram Lansing School
Federal NCES profile for Abram Lansing School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360798000568
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abram Lansing School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Cohoes · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Abram Lansing School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abram Lansing School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Cohoes, NY.
School address
District: Cohoes City School District · New York
NCES ID 360798000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Abram Lansing School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360798000568 · Cohoes, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 10.9:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cohoes High School (607 students)
Abram Lansing School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Abram Lansing School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cohoes High Sc
Cohoes High School
607 students
- Cohoes Middle
Cohoes Middle School
427 students
- Harmony Hill S
Harmony Hill School
384 students
- This school
Abram Lansing School
305 students
- Van Schaick Is 124
Van Schaick Island School
124 students
What this shows Abram Lansing School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abram Lansing School compares
Abram Lansing School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,556
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Abram Lansing School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cohoes City School District reports $23,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abram Lansing School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cohoes Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony Hill School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Schaick Island School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abram Lansing School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abram Lansing School
How many students attend Abram Lansing School?
Abram Lansing School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cohoes, NY. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abram Lansing School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abram Lansing School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abram Lansing School?
77.6% of students at Abram Lansing School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abram Lansing School?
The largest demographic group at Abram Lansing School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Cohoes, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abram Lansing School?
Abram Lansing School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abram Lansing School rank among schools in Cohoes?
By Resource Investment Index, Abram Lansing School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Cohoes, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cohoes on the city page.
What other schools are in Cohoes City School District?
Besides Abram Lansing School, Cohoes City School District also operates Cohoes High School (607 students), Cohoes Middle School (427 students), and Harmony Hill School (384 students). See the Cohoes City School District district page for the complete list.