- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lake Avenue Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 362577003541 · Saratoga Springs, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 11.6:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Saratoga Springs High School (1,847 students)
Lake Avenue Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lake Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saratoga Sprin
Saratoga Springs High School
1,847 students
- Maple Avenue M
Maple Avenue Middle School
1,426 students
- Dorothy Nolan 616
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
616 students
- Division Stree 393
Division Street Elementary School
393 students
- This school 382
Lake Avenue Elementary School
382 students
- Greenfield Ele 377
Greenfield Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Lake Avenue Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Avenue Elementary School compares
Lake Avenue 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,419
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
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.
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
District finance for Saratoga Springs City Sd reports $20,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,426
- 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
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 (~382 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.