Enrollment
423
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forts Ferry School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forts Ferry School
Forts Ferry School is a mid-sized elementary school in Latham, New York, enrolling 423 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 423 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 814 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #680, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Colonie Csd spends $19,729 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Colonie Csd also operates Shaker High School (2,138 students) and Shaker Middle School (1,486 students) alongside Forts Ferry 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 Forts Ferry School compares
Forts Ferry 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Colonie Csd, which includes Forts Ferry School.
$19,729
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 24.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Forts Ferry School a good school?
Forts Ferry School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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