Enrollment
451
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ballston Spa, NY
Gordon Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360393003409
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Creek Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Ballston Spa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Ballston Spa, NY.
School address
District: Ballston Spa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360393003409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Creek Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordon Creek Elementary School
Gordon Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ballston Spa, New York, enrolling 451 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 789 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #296.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Ballston Spa Central School District also operates Ballston Spa Senior High School (1,300 students) and Ballston Spa Middle School (883 students) alongside Gordon Creek Elementary 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 Gordon Creek Elementary School compares
Gordon Creek Elementary 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$23,241
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Gordon Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ballston Spa Central School District, which includes Gordon Creek Elementary School.
$23,241
Per student
-12%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 34.1%
Federal 10.4%
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 Gordon Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Spa Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballston Spa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wood Road Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Terrace Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malta Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gordon Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Gordon Creek Elementary School?
Gordon Creek Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ballston Spa, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Creek Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Gordon Creek Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Gordon Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Creek Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Ballston Spa, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Creek Elementary School?
Gordon Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Gordon Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ballston Spa?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Ballston Spa, 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 Ballston Spa on the city page.
Is Gordon Creek Elementary School a good school?
Gordon Creek Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Ballston Spa Central School District?
Besides Gordon Creek Elementary School, Ballston Spa Central School District also operates Ballston Spa Senior High School (1,300 students), Ballston Spa Middle School (883 students), and Wood Road Elementary School (477 students). See the Ballston Spa Central School District district page for the complete list.
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