Enrollment
294
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Glens Falls, NY
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362724003715
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Avenue Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in South Glens Falls · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Avenue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in South Glens Falls, NY.
School address
District: South Glens Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362724003715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison Avenue Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison Avenue Elementary School
Harrison Avenue Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in South Glens Falls, New York, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 294 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.
Among 652 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #490, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Glens Falls Central School District spends $19,849 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South Glens Falls Central School District also operates South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students) and Oliver W Winch Middle School (631 students) alongside Harrison Avenue 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 Harrison Avenue Elementary School compares
Harrison Avenue 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$19,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 92.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Harrison Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Glens Falls Central School District, which includes Harrison Avenue Elementary School.
$19,849
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 9.3%
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 Harrison Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Glens Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Winch Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moreau Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~294 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Harrison Avenue Elementary School?
Harrison Avenue Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Glens Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Avenue Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Avenue Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Harrison Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Avenue Elementary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in South Glens Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Avenue Elementary School?
Harrison Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Glens Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in South Glens Falls, 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 South Glens Falls on the city page.
Is Harrison Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Harrison Avenue Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 South Glens Falls Central School District?
Besides Harrison Avenue Elementary School, South Glens Falls Central School District also operates South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students), Oliver W Winch Middle School (631 students), and Tanglewood Elementary School (425 students). See the South Glens Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.
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