- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Harrison Avenue Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 362724003715 · South Glens Falls, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 15.5:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students)
Harrison Avenue Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Harrison Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Glens Fa
South Glens Falls Senior High School
939 students
- Oliver W Winch
Oliver W Winch Middle School
631 students
- Tanglewood Ele
Tanglewood Elementary School
425 students
- Ballard Elemen 311
Ballard Elementary School
311 students
- This school 294
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
294 students
- Moreau Element 283
Moreau Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Harrison Avenue Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Avenue Elementary School compares
Harrison Avenue Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,315
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
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.
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
District finance for South Glens Falls Central School District reports $21,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~294 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.