Enrollment
879
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amsterdam, NY
Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360000504421
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Amsterdam · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Amsterdam, NY.
School address
District: Broadalbin-Perth Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360000504421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School
Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Amsterdam, New York, enrolling 879 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 879 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 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #383, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Broadalbin-Perth Central School District spends $19,546 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Broadalbin-Perth Central School District, also runs Broadalbin-Perth Junior-Senior High School (756 students).
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 Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School compares
Broadalbin-Perth Elementary 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$19,546
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broadalbin-Perth Central School District, which includes Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School.
$19,546
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 50.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadalbin-Perth Junior-Senior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~879 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School
How many students attend Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School?
Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School has 879 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amsterdam, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School?
35.6% of students at Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Amsterdam, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School?
Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School rank among schools in Amsterdam?
By Resource Investment Index, Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Amsterdam, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amsterdam on the city page.
Is Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School a good school?
Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Broadalbin-Perth Central School District?
Besides Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School, Broadalbin-Perth Central School District also operates Broadalbin-Perth Junior-Senior High School (756 students). See the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District district page for the complete list.
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