Enrollment
279
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360246000028
Eagle Point Elementary School — Albany, NY
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Point Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eagle Point Elementary School reports 279 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% below the New York average and 8% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Albany City School District spends $40,523 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.7% from local sources (property taxes), 40.9% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eagle Point Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 0% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 0% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 51% in New York — lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$40,523
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
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
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 279 Top 20% in New York — larger than 80% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.0% -0% vs state
NCES ID 360246000028
Student demographics
White 29.7%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 29.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.7%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City School District, which includes Eagle Point Elementary School.
$40,523
Per student
+36%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+108%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 40.9%
Federal 19.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
Similar other schools in Albany
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New Scotland Elementary School
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451 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Green Tech High Charter School
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Giffen Memorial Elementary School
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387 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls
Standard public school
383 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
Albany School of Humanities
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378 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Point Elementary School
How many students attend Eagle Point Elementary School?
Eagle Point Elementary School has 279 students enrolled. It is a other school in ALBANY, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Point Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Point Elementary School?
56.0% of students at Eagle Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Point Elementary School is African American at 29.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALBANY, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Point Elementary School?
Eagle Point Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.