- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clifton Park, NY
Arongen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arongen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362667003633
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arongen Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Clifton Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Arongen Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arongen Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Clifton Park, NY.
School address
District: Shenendehowa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362667003633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Arongen Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 362667003633 · Clifton Park, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 11.8:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students)
Arongen Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Arongen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shenendehowa H
Shenendehowa High School
2,968 students
- Koda Middle Sc 765
Koda Middle School
765 students
- Gowana Middle 764
Gowana Middle School
764 students
- Acadia Middle 761
Acadia Middle School
761 students
- This school 589
Arongen Elementary School
589 students
- Shatekon Eleme 560
Shatekon Elementary School
560 students
What this shows Arongen Elementary School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arongen Elementary School compares
Arongen Elementary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$19,631
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Asian 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Arongen Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenendehowa Central School District reports $19,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arongen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenendehowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Koda Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gowana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shatekon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arongen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arongen Elementary School
How many students attend Arongen Elementary School?
Arongen Elementary School has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clifton Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arongen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arongen Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arongen Elementary School?
22.3% of students at Arongen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arongen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arongen Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Clifton Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arongen Elementary School?
Arongen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arongen Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Clifton Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Arongen Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Clifton Park, 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 Clifton Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Shenendehowa Central School District?
Besides Arongen Elementary School, Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students), Koda Middle School (765 students), and Gowana Middle School (764 students). See the Shenendehowa Central School District district page for the complete list.