- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schenectady, NY
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Herman L Bradt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360000404576
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herman L Bradt Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Herman L Bradt Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herman L Bradt Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360000404576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Herman L Bradt Elementary School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360000404576 · Schenectady, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 12.3:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mohonasen Senior High School (924 students)
Herman L Bradt Elementary School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Herman L Bradt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mohonasen Seni
Mohonasen Senior High School
924 students
- Draper Middle
Draper Middle School
655 students
- This school
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
602 students
- Pinewood Eleme
Pinewood Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Herman L Bradt Elementary School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herman L Bradt Elementary School compares
Herman L Bradt 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$19,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Herman L Bradt Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District reports $19,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herman L Bradt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohonasen Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Draper Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herman L Bradt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herman L Bradt Elementary School
How many students attend Herman L Bradt Elementary School?
Herman L Bradt Elementary School has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman L Bradt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman L Bradt Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herman L Bradt Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Herman L Bradt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herman L Bradt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Herman L Bradt Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herman L Bradt Elementary School?
Herman L Bradt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Herman L Bradt Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Herman L Bradt Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District?
Besides Herman L Bradt Elementary School, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District also operates Mohonasen Senior High School (924 students), Draper Middle School (655 students), and Pinewood Elementary School (591 students). See the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District district page for the complete list.