- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Spey, NY
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361041001902
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 240
- students enrolled
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eldred Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361041001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 361041001902 · Glen Spey, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 10:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Eldred Junior-Senior High School (214 students)
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School compares
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$37,526
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Eldred Central School District reports $37,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldred Junior-Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School
How many students attend George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School?
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Spey, NY. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School?
36.4% of students at George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Glen Spey, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School?
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Eldred Central School District?
Besides George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School, Eldred Central School District also operates Eldred Junior-Senior High School (214 students). See the Eldred Central School District district page for the complete list.