- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilton, NY
Ballard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ballard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362724003714
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ballard Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 311
- students enrolled
Ballard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Glens Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362724003714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ballard Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 362724003714 · Wilton, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students)
Ballard Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ballard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Glens Fa
South Glens Falls Senior High School
939 students
- Oliver W Winch
Oliver W Winch Middle School
631 students
- Tanglewood Ele
Tanglewood Elementary School
425 students
- This school 311
Ballard Elementary School
311 students
- Harrison Avenu 294
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
294 students
- Moreau Element 283
Moreau Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Ballard Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ballard Elementary School compares
Ballard 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$21,315
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Ballard Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for South Glens Falls Central School District reports $21,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ballard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Glens Falls Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Winch Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreau Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ballard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ballard Elementary School
How many students attend Ballard Elementary School?
Ballard Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballard Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ballard Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Ballard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ballard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ballard Elementary School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Wilton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ballard Elementary School?
Ballard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in South Glens Falls Central School District?
Besides Ballard Elementary School, South Glens Falls Central School District also operates South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students), Oliver W Winch Middle School (631 students), and Tanglewood Elementary School (425 students). See the South Glens Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.