- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saranac Lake, NY
Bloomingdale School
Federal NCES profile for Bloomingdale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362574004620
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomingdale School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Saranac Lake · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomingdale School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomingdale School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saranac Lake, NY.
School address
District: Saranac Lake Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362574004620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bloomingdale School held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 362574004620 · Saranac Lake, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 11.4:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Saranac Lake Senior High School (360 students)
Bloomingdale School held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bloomingdale School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saranac Lake S
Saranac Lake Senior High School
360 students
- Petrova Elemen
Petrova Elementary School
291 students
- Saranac Lake M
Saranac Lake Middle School
282 students
- This school 103
Bloomingdale School
103 students
What this shows Bloomingdale School reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloomingdale School compares
Bloomingdale 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 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 97.1%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Bloomingdale School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Saranac Lake Central School District reports $30,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bloomingdale School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Lake Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Petrova Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saranac Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomingdale School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- 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 (~103 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bloomingdale School
How many students attend Bloomingdale School?
Bloomingdale School has 103 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saranac Lake, NY. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomingdale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomingdale School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Bloomingdale School?
38.0% of students at Bloomingdale School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomingdale School?
The largest demographic group at Bloomingdale School is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Saranac Lake, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomingdale School?
Bloomingdale School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Bloomingdale School rank among public schools in Saranac Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomingdale School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saranac Lake, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Saranac Lake Central School District?
Besides Bloomingdale School, Saranac Lake Central School District also operates Saranac Lake Senior High School (360 students), Petrova Elementary School (291 students), and Saranac Lake Middle School (282 students). See the Saranac Lake Central School District district page for the complete list.