Enrollment
372
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saratoga Springs, NY
Caroline Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caroline Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362577003536
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caroline Street Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Caroline Street Elementary 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, Caroline Street Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Saratoga Springs, NY.
School address
District: Saratoga Springs City Sd · New York
NCES ID 362577003536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caroline Street Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caroline Street Elementary School
Caroline Street Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Saratoga Springs, New York, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 746 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #432.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Saratoga Springs City Sd spends $19,558 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Saratoga Springs City Sd also operates Saratoga Springs High School (1,847 students) and Maple Avenue Middle School (1,426 students) alongside Caroline Street Elementary 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 Caroline Street Elementary School compares
Caroline Street 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% 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
21.5%
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
$19,558
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Caroline Street Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saratoga Springs City Sd, which includes Caroline Street Elementary School.
$19,558
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 27.0%
Federal 10.6%
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 Caroline Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Nolan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Division Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caroline Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~372 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Caroline Street Elementary School
How many students attend Caroline Street Elementary School?
Caroline Street Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caroline Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caroline Street Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% 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 Caroline Street Elementary School?
27.7% of students at Caroline Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caroline Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caroline Street Elementary School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caroline Street Elementary School?
Caroline Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caroline Street Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline Street Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Saratoga Springs, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saratoga Springs on the city page.
Is Caroline Street Elementary School a good school?
Caroline Street Elementary School earns 41/100 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 Saratoga Springs City Sd?
Besides Caroline Street Elementary School, Saratoga Springs City Sd also operates Saratoga Springs High School (1,847 students), Maple Avenue Middle School (1,426 students), and Dorothy Nolan Elementary School (616 students). See the Saratoga Springs City Sd district page for the complete list.
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