Enrollment
589
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arongen Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arongen Elementary School
Arongen Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Clifton Park, New York, enrolling 589 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 704 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #490.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 589 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shenendehowa Central School District spends $18,866 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students) and Koda Middle School (765 students) alongside Arongen Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arongen Elementary School compares
Arongen Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,866
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenendehowa Central School District, which includes Arongen Elementary School.
$18,866
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 29.6%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Arongen Elementary School a good school?
Arongen Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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