- Enrollment
- 2,820
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Utica, NY
Albany Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Albany Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362937003946
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Utica · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Utica, NY.
School address
District: Utica City School District · New York
NCES ID 362937003946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Albany Elementary School shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 362937003946 · Utica, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 12.3:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students)
Albany Elementary School shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Albany Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas R Proct
Thomas R Proctor High School
2,820 students
- Senator James 749
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
749 students
- John F Kennedy 687
John F Kennedy Middle School
687 students
- General Herkim 634
General Herkimer Elementary School
634 students
- Christopher Co 618
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
618 students
- This school 478
Albany Elementary School
478 students
What this shows Albany Elementary School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Elementary School compares
Albany Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$21,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Albany Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Utica City School District reports $21,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albany Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas R Proctor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Senator James H Donovan Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Herkimer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albany Elementary School
How many students attend Albany Elementary School?
Albany Elementary School has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Utica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany Elementary School?
71.5% of students at Albany Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Albany Elementary School is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Utica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Elementary School?
Albany Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Albany Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Utica?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Utica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Utica on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica City School District?
Besides Albany Elementary School, Utica City School District also operates Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students), Senator James H Donovan Middle School (749 students), and John F Kennedy Middle School (687 students). See the Utica City School District district page for the complete list.