- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, NY
Forest Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Park 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 362721004568
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Park Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: South Colonie Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362721004568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Forest Park Elementary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 362721004568 · Albany, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonie Central High School (1,640 students)
Forest Park Elementary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Forest Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonie Centra
Colonie Central High School
1,640 students
- Sand Creek Mid
Sand Creek Middle School
873 students
- Lisha Kill Mid 640
Lisha Kill Middle School
640 students
- Veeder Element 503
Veeder Elementary School
503 students
- Roessleville S 368
Roessleville School
368 students
- This school 311
Forest Park Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Forest Park Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Park Elementary School compares
Forest Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$22,604
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Asian 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 9.6%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Forest Park Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for South Colonie Central School District reports $22,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonie Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lisha Kill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veeder Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roessleville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Park Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Park Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Forest Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Park Elementary School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in South Colonie Central School District?
Besides Forest Park Elementary School, South Colonie Central School District also operates Colonie Central High School (1,640 students), Sand Creek Middle School (873 students), and Lisha Kill Middle School (640 students). See the South Colonie Central School District district page for the complete list.