- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Glendaal School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 362631003605 · Scotia, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 13.2:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotia-Glenville Senior High School (689 students)
Glendaal School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Glendaal School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotia-Glenvil
Scotia-Glenville Senior High School
689 students
- Scotia-Glenvil
Scotia-Glenville Middle School
489 students
- Sacandaga Scho
Sacandaga School
319 students
- This school 224
Glendaal School
224 students
- Glen-Worden El 196
Glen-Worden Elementary School
196 students
- Lincoln School 185
Lincoln School
185 students
What this shows Glendaal School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendaal School compares
Glendaal 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,418
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
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.
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
District finance for Scotia-Glenville Central School District reports $24,418 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~224 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), up 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.