- Enrollment
- 2,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schenectady, NY
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jessie T Zoller Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362601003581
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie T Zoller Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Schenectady City School District · New York
NCES ID 362601003581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 362601003581 · Schenectady, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 12.9:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Schenectady High School (2,885 students)
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schenectady Hi
Schenectady High School
2,885 students
- Oneida Middle 657
Oneida Middle School
657 students
- Central Park M 600
Central Park Middle School
600 students
- Mont Pleasant 569
Mont Pleasant Middle School
569 students
- Woodlawn Eleme 502
Woodlawn Elementary School
502 students
- This school 439
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Jessie T Zoller Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jessie T Zoller Elementary School compares
Jessie T Zoller 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.6%
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
$25,644
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
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Asian 21.2%
White 21.0%
Two or More 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 21.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.2, Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Schenectady City School District reports $25,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jessie T Zoller Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oneida Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mont Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessie T Zoller Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
How many students attend Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
69.2% of students at Jessie T Zoller Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 21.6% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Jessie T Zoller Elementary School rank among schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie T Zoller Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 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 schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Schenectady City School District?
Besides Jessie T Zoller Elementary School, Schenectady City School District also operates Schenectady High School (2,885 students), Oneida Middle School (657 students), and Central Park Middle School (600 students). See the Schenectady City School District district page for the complete list.