- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Latham, NY
Latham Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Latham Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362100002983
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Latham Ridge School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Latham · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Latham Ridge School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Latham Ridge School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Latham, NY.
School address
District: North Colonie Csd · New York
NCES ID 362100002983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Latham Ridge School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 362100002983 · Latham, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 12:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker High School (2,138 students)
Latham Ridge School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Latham Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaker High Sc
Shaker High School
2,138 students
- Shaker Middle
Shaker Middle School
1,486 students
- Boght Hills Sc 576
Boght Hills School
576 students
- Blue Creek Sch 450
Blue Creek School
450 students
- This school 433
Latham Ridge School
433 students
- Forts Ferry Sc 423
Forts Ferry School
423 students
What this shows Latham Ridge School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Latham Ridge School compares
Latham Ridge 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$20,470
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Asian 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Latham Ridge School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Colonie Csd reports $20,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Latham Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boght Hills School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Creek School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forts Ferry School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Latham Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Latham Ridge School
How many students attend Latham Ridge School?
Latham Ridge School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Latham, NY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latham Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Latham Ridge School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Latham Ridge School?
21.1% of students at Latham Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Latham Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Latham Ridge School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Latham, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Latham Ridge School?
Latham Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Latham Ridge School rank among elementary schools in Latham?
By Resource Investment Index, Latham Ridge School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Latham, 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 Latham on the city page.
What other schools are in North Colonie Csd?
Besides Latham Ridge School, North Colonie Csd also operates Shaker High School (2,138 students), Shaker Middle School (1,486 students), and Boght Hills School (576 students). See the North Colonie Csd district page for the complete list.