Enrollment
382
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saratoga Springs, NY
Lake Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362577003541
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Avenue Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Avenue Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Saratoga Springs, NY.
School address
District: Saratoga Springs City Sd · New York
NCES ID 362577003541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Avenue Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Avenue Elementary School
Lake Avenue Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Saratoga Springs, New York, enrolling 382 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.1% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the New York average.
With 382 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 609 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #236.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Saratoga Springs City Sd spends $19,558 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Saratoga Springs City Sd also operates Saratoga Springs High School (1,847 students) and Maple Avenue Middle School (1,426 students) alongside Lake Avenue 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 Lake Avenue Elementary School compares
Lake Avenue 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,558
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Lake Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saratoga Springs City Sd, which includes Lake Avenue Elementary School.
$19,558
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 27.0%
Federal 10.6%
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 Lake Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Nolan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Division Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Avenue Elementary School?
Lake Avenue Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Avenue Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Avenue Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Lake Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Avenue Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Avenue Elementary School?
Lake Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Avenue Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Saratoga Springs, 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 Saratoga Springs on the city page.
Is Lake Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Lake Avenue Elementary School earns 47/100 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 Saratoga Springs City Sd?
Besides Lake Avenue Elementary School, Saratoga Springs City Sd also operates Saratoga Springs High School (1,847 students), Maple Avenue Middle School (1,426 students), and Dorothy Nolan Elementary School (616 students). See the Saratoga Springs City Sd district page for the complete list.
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