- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glens Falls, NY
Big Cross Street School
Federal NCES profile for Big Cross Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361224000978
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Cross Street School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Glens Falls · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Cross Street School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Cross Street School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Glens Falls, NY.
School address
District: Glens Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 361224000978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Big Cross Street School shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 361224000978 · Glens Falls, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 9.2:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Glens Falls Senior High School (628 students)
Big Cross Street School shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Big Cross Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glens Falls Se
Glens Falls Senior High School
628 students
- Glens Falls Mi
Glens Falls Middle School
610 students
- Kensington Roa
Kensington Road School
263 students
- Jackson Height
Jackson Heights School
260 students
- This school 211
Big Cross Street School
211 students
What this shows Big Cross Street School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Cross Street School compares
Big Cross Street 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$22,809
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Big Cross Street School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Glens Falls City School District reports $22,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Cross Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glens Falls Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kensington Road School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Heights School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Cross Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Cross Street School
How many students attend Big Cross Street School?
Big Cross Street School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glens Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Cross Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Cross Street School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Cross Street School?
68.3% of students at Big Cross Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Cross Street School?
The largest demographic group at Big Cross Street School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Glens Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Cross Street School?
Big Cross Street 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 Big Cross Street School rank among schools in Glens Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Cross Street School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Glens Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glens Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Glens Falls City School District?
Besides Big Cross Street School, Glens Falls City School District also operates Glens Falls Senior High School (628 students), Glens Falls Middle School (610 students), and Kensington Road School (263 students). See the Glens Falls City School District district page for the complete list.