- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Latham, NY
Forts Ferry School
Federal NCES profile for Forts Ferry School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362100002981
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forts Ferry School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Latham · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Forts Ferry School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forts Ferry School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Latham, NY.
School address
District: North Colonie Csd · New York
NCES ID 362100002981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Forts Ferry School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 362100002981 · Latham, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 12.4:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker High School (2,138 students)
Forts Ferry School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Forts Ferry School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaker High Sc
Shaker High School
2,138 students
- Shaker Middle
Shaker Middle School
1,486 students
- Boght Hills Sc 576
Boght Hills School
576 students
- Blue Creek Sch 450
Blue Creek School
450 students
- Latham Ridge S 433
Latham Ridge School
433 students
- This school 423
Forts Ferry School
423 students
What this shows Forts Ferry School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forts Ferry School compares
Forts Ferry 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$20,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 54.1%
Asian 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Forts Ferry School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Colonie Csd reports $20,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forts Ferry School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boght Hills School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Creek School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latham Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forts Ferry School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forts Ferry School
How many students attend Forts Ferry School?
Forts Ferry School has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Latham, NY. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forts Ferry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forts Ferry School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forts Ferry School?
28.0% of students at Forts Ferry School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forts Ferry School?
The largest demographic group at Forts Ferry School is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Latham, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forts Ferry School?
Forts Ferry School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forts Ferry School rank among elementary schools in Latham?
By Resource Investment Index, Forts Ferry School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Latham, 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 Latham on the city page.
What other schools are in North Colonie Csd?
Besides Forts Ferry School, North Colonie Csd also operates Shaker High School (2,138 students), Shaker Middle School (1,486 students), and Boght Hills School (576 students). See the North Colonie Csd district page for the complete list.