Enrollment
576
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boght Hills School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boght Hills School
Boght Hills School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cohoes, New York, enrolling 576 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 576 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #540, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (35%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding North Colonie Csd spends $19,729 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Colonie Csd also operates Shaker High School (2,138 students) and Shaker Middle School (1,486 students) alongside Boght Hills 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 Boght Hills School compares
Boght Hills 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Colonie Csd, which includes Boght Hills School.
$19,729
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 24.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~576 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Boght Hills School a good school?
Boght Hills School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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