Enrollment
224
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scotia, NY
Glendaal School
Federal NCES profile for Glendaal School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362631003605
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendaal School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Scotia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendaal School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendaal School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Scotia, NY.
School address
District: Scotia-Glenville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362631003605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glendaal School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glendaal School
Glendaal School is a small elementary school in Scotia, New York, enrolling 224 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Scotia-Glenville Central School District also operates Scotia-Glenville Senior High School (689 students) and Scotia-Glenville Middle School (489 students) alongside Glendaal 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 Glendaal School compares
Glendaal 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$22,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Glendaal School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scotia-Glenville Central School District, which includes Glendaal School.
$22,648
Per student
-14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 40.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Glendaal School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia-Glenville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scotia-Glenville Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sacandaga School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen-Worden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendaal School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~224 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glendaal School
How many students attend Glendaal School?
Glendaal School has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scotia, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendaal School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendaal School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glendaal School?
23.0% of students at Glendaal School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendaal School?
The largest demographic group at Glendaal School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Scotia, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendaal School?
Glendaal School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Glendaal School rank among elementary schools in Scotia?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendaal School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Scotia, 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 Scotia on the city page.
Is Glendaal School a good school?
Glendaal School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. 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 Scotia-Glenville Central School District?
Besides Glendaal School, Scotia-Glenville Central School District also operates Scotia-Glenville Senior High School (689 students), Scotia-Glenville Middle School (489 students), and Sacandaga School (319 students). See the Scotia-Glenville Central School District district page for the complete list.
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