- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, NY
Bell Top School
Federal NCES profile for Bell Top School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360963000729
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Top School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Top School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Top School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Troy, NY.
School address
District: East Greenbush Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360963000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bell Top School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360963000729 · Troy, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 12.7:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,272 students)
Bell Top School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bell Top School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,272 students
- Howard L Goff
Howard L Goff School
948 students
- Citizen Edmond 493
Citizen Edmond Genet School
493 students
- Red Mill Schoo 473
Red Mill School
473 students
- Green Meadow S 345
Green Meadow School
345 students
- This school 304
Bell Top School
304 students
What this shows Bell Top School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Top School compares
Bell Top 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,820
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 78.0%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Bell Top School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Greenbush Central School District reports $22,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Top School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard L Goff School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citizen Edmond Genet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Mill School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Meadow School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Top School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Top School
How many students attend Bell Top School?
Bell Top School has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, NY. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Top School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Top School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Top School?
13.1% of students at Bell Top School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Top School?
The largest demographic group at Bell Top School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Troy, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Top School?
Bell Top School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Bell Top School rank among elementary schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Top School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in East Greenbush Central School District?
Besides Bell Top School, East Greenbush Central School District also operates Columbia High School (1,272 students), Howard L Goff School (948 students), and Citizen Edmond Genet School (493 students). See the East Greenbush Central School District district page for the complete list.