Enrollment
510
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ballston Lake, NY
Chango Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chango Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362667003634
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chango Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ballston Lake · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chango Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chango Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ballston Lake, NY.
School address
District: Shenendehowa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362667003634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chango Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chango Elementary School
Chango Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ballston Lake, New York, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the New York average.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 473 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #287.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Shenendehowa Central School District spends $18,866 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students) and Koda Middle School (765 students) alongside Chango 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 Chango Elementary School compares
Chango 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 82% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,866
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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 76.9%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Chango Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenendehowa Central School District, which includes Chango Elementary School.
$18,866
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 29.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 Chango Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenendehowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Koda Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gowana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arongen Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chango Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~510 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chango Elementary School
How many students attend Chango Elementary School?
Chango Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ballston Lake, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chango Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chango Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chango Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Chango Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chango Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chango Elementary School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Ballston Lake, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chango Elementary School?
Chango Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Chango Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ballston Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Chango Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ballston Lake, 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 Ballston Lake on the city page.
Is Chango Elementary School a good school?
Chango Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Shenendehowa Central School District?
Besides Chango Elementary School, Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students), Koda Middle School (765 students), and Gowana Middle School (764 students). See the Shenendehowa Central School District district page for the complete list.
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