Enrollment
211
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Cross Street School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Big Cross Street School
Big Cross Street School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Glens Falls, New York, enrolling 211 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller 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 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Glens Falls City School District spends $20,318 per pupil, 23% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Glens Falls City School District also operates Glens Falls Senior High School (628 students) and Glens Falls Middle School (610 students) alongside Big Cross Street 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 Big Cross Street School compares
Big Cross Street 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glens Falls City School District, which includes Big Cross Street School.
$20,318
Per student
-23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 45.5%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Big Cross Street School a good school?
Big Cross Street School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. 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 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.
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