How do these schools compare?
| Metric | New Scotland Elementary School | Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Albany, NY | Albany, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 451 | 262 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.0% | 74.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | New Scotland Elementary School | Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,661 | $25,661 |
| District | Albany City School District | Albany City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | New Scotland Elementary School | Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.6% | 14.5% |
| African American | 25.3% | 34.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% | 16.8% |
| Asian | 11.3% | 25.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 9.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | New Scotland Elementary School | Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.8% | 33.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.