Enrollment
479
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Karigon Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Karigon Elementary School
Karigon Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Clifton Park, New York, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the New York average.
With 479 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Shenendehowa Central School District spends $18,866 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students) and Koda Middle School (765 students) alongside Karigon 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 Karigon Elementary School compares
Karigon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,866
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenendehowa Central School District, which includes Karigon Elementary School.
$18,866
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 29.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
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 (~479 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Karigon Elementary School a good school?
Karigon Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. 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 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.
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