Enrollment
602
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herman L Bradt Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herman L Bradt Elementary School
Herman L Bradt Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 602 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 769 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #678, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 602 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District spends $19,451 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District also operates Mohonasen Senior High School (924 students) and Draper Middle School (655 students) alongside Herman L Bradt 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 Herman L Bradt Elementary School compares
Herman L Bradt 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,451
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, which includes Herman L Bradt Elementary School.
$19,451
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 43.4%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~602 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Herman L Bradt Elementary School a good school?
Herman L Bradt Elementary School earns 27/100 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 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.
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