- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castleton, NY
Castleton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Castleton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362607003594
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castleton Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Castleton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Castleton 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, Castleton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Castleton, NY.
School address
District: Schodack Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362607003594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Castleton Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 362607003594 · Castleton, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 13.4:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Hill Junior/Senior High School (399 students)
Castleton Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How Castleton Elementary School compares
Castleton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 21.4% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
21.9%
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
$25,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Castleton Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Schodack Central School District reports $25,640 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castleton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Hill Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castleton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castleton Elementary School
How many students attend Castleton Elementary School?
Castleton Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castleton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castleton Elementary 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 Castleton Elementary School?
21.4% of students at Castleton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castleton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Castleton Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Castleton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castleton Elementary School?
Castleton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Castleton Elementary School rank among public schools in Castleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Castleton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Castleton, 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 Schodack Central School District?
Besides Castleton Elementary School, Schodack Central School District also operates Maple Hill Junior/Senior High School (399 students). See the Schodack Central School District district page for the complete list.