- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clifton Park, NY
Karigon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Karigon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362667003636
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Karigon Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Clifton Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Karigon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Karigon Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Clifton Park, NY.
School address
District: Shenendehowa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362667003636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Karigon Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 362667003636 · Clifton Park, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 14.1:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students)
Karigon Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Karigon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shenendehowa H
Shenendehowa High School
2,968 students
- Koda Middle Sc 765
Koda Middle School
765 students
- Gowana Middle 764
Gowana Middle School
764 students
- Acadia Middle 761
Acadia Middle School
761 students
- Arongen Elemen 589
Arongen Elementary School
589 students
- This school 479
Karigon Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Karigon Elementary School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Karigon Elementary School compares
Karigon 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 83% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,631
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Karigon Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenendehowa Central School District reports $19,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Karigon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenendehowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Koda Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gowana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arongen Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Karigon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Karigon Elementary School
How many students attend Karigon Elementary School?
Karigon Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clifton Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karigon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Karigon Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Karigon Elementary School?
9.8% of students at Karigon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Karigon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Karigon Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Clifton Park, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Karigon Elementary School?
Karigon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Karigon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Clifton Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Karigon Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Clifton Park, 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 Clifton Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Shenendehowa Central School District?
Besides Karigon Elementary School, Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students), Koda Middle School (765 students), and Gowana Middle School (764 students). See the Shenendehowa Central School District district page for the complete list.