- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Giffen Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360246000016
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Giffen Memorial Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #12 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Giffen Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Giffen Memorial Elementary School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Giffen Memorial Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360246000016 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 12.9:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
Giffen Memorial Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Giffen Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany High Sc
Albany High School
2,937 students
- William S Hack 615
William S Hackett Middle School
615 students
- North Albany A 588
North Albany Academy Middle School
588 students
- Stephen and Ha 570
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
570 students
- New Scotland E 451
New Scotland Elementary School
451 students
- This school 387
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
387 students
What this shows Giffen Memorial Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Giffen Memorial Elementary School compares
Giffen Memorial 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.0%
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
$28,051
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
30
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Asian 8.0%
White 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Giffen Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Albany City School District reports $28,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Giffen Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S Hackett Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Albany Academy Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Scotland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Giffen Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Giffen Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Giffen Memorial Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
92.6% of students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Giffen Memorial Elementary School is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Giffen Memorial Elementary School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Giffen Memorial Elementary School ranks #12 of 17 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 schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany City School District?
Besides Giffen Memorial Elementary School, Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students), William S Hackett Middle School (615 students), and North Albany Academy Middle School (588 students). See the Albany City School District district page for the complete list.