- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rexford, NY
Glencliff School
Federal NCES profile for Glencliff School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362088002956
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glencliff School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 368
- students enrolled
Glencliff School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Niskayuna Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362088002956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Glencliff School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 362088002956 · Rexford, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 12.3:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Niskayuna High School (1,379 students)
Glencliff School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Glencliff School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niskayuna High
Niskayuna High School
1,379 students
- Iroquois Middl
Iroquois Middle School
614 students
- Van Antwerp Mi 442
Van Antwerp Middle School
442 students
- Hillside Schoo 383
Hillside School
383 students
- Craig Elementa 377
Craig Elementary School
377 students
- This school 368
Glencliff School
368 students
What this shows Glencliff School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glencliff School compares
Glencliff School is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$18,884
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Asian 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Glencliff School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Niskayuna Central School District reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glencliff School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Antwerp Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glencliff School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glencliff School
How many students attend Glencliff School?
Glencliff School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rexford, NY. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glencliff School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glencliff School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glencliff School?
19.7% of students at Glencliff School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glencliff School?
The largest demographic group at Glencliff School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Rexford, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glencliff School?
Glencliff School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Niskayuna Central School District?
Besides Glencliff School, Niskayuna Central School District also operates Niskayuna High School (1,379 students), Iroquois Middle School (614 students), and Van Antwerp Middle School (442 students). See the Niskayuna Central School District district page for the complete list.