Enrollment
498
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ballston Lake, NY
Charlton Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charlton Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360594000385
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlton Heights Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ballston Lake · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlton Heights Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlton Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ballston Lake, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360594000385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlton Heights Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charlton Heights Elementary School
Charlton Heights Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ballston Lake, New York, enrolling 498 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.1% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the New York average.
With 498 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.
Among 558 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #504, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 996 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District spends $21,187 per pupil, 20% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District also operates Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School (965 students) and Richard H O'rourke Middle School (704 students) alongside Charlton Heights 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 Charlton Heights Elementary School compares
Charlton Heights 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Charlton Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District, which includes Charlton Heights Elementary School.
$21,187
Per student
-20%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.1%
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 Charlton Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard H O'rourke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pashley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis L Stevens Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlton Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~498 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charlton Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Charlton Heights Elementary School?
Charlton Heights Elementary School has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ballston Lake, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlton Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlton Heights Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlton Heights Elementary School?
14.1% of students at Charlton Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlton Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charlton Heights Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Ballston Lake, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlton Heights Elementary School?
Charlton Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Charlton Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ballston Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlton Heights Elementary School ranks #3 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 Charlton Heights Elementary School a good school?
Charlton Heights Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. 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 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District?
Besides Charlton Heights Elementary School, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District also operates Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School (965 students), Richard H O'rourke Middle School (704 students), and Pashley Elementary School (470 students). See the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District district page for the complete list.
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