- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cohoes, NY
Boght Hills School
Federal NCES profile for Boght Hills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362100002980
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boght Hills School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Cohoes · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Boght Hills School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boght Hills School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cohoes, NY.
School address
District: North Colonie Csd · New York
NCES ID 362100002980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Boght Hills School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 362100002980 · Cohoes, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 13.4:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker High School (2,138 students)
Boght Hills School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Boght Hills School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaker High Sc
Shaker High School
2,138 students
- Shaker Middle
Shaker Middle School
1,486 students
- This school 576
Boght Hills School
576 students
- Blue Creek Sch 450
Blue Creek School
450 students
- Latham Ridge S 433
Latham Ridge School
433 students
- Forts Ferry Sc 423
Forts Ferry School
423 students
What this shows Boght Hills School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boght Hills School compares
Boght Hills 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Asian 35.2%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Boght Hills School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Colonie Csd reports $20,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boght Hills School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Creek School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latham Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forts Ferry School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boght Hills School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boght Hills School
How many students attend Boght Hills School?
Boght Hills School has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cohoes, NY. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boght Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boght Hills School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boght Hills School?
15.9% of students at Boght Hills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boght Hills School?
The largest demographic group at Boght Hills School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Cohoes, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boght Hills School?
Boght Hills School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Boght Hills School rank among public schools in Cohoes?
By Resource Investment Index, Boght Hills School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cohoes, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cohoes on the city page.
What other schools are in North Colonie Csd?
Besides Boght Hills School, North Colonie Csd also operates Shaker High School (2,138 students), Shaker Middle School (1,486 students), and Blue Creek School (450 students). See the North Colonie Csd district page for the complete list.