- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, NY
Lisha Kill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lisha Kill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362721004496
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisha Kill Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lisha Kill Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisha Kill Middle School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: South Colonie Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362721004496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lisha Kill Middle School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.7 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 362721004496 · Albany, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 11.9:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonie Central High School (1,640 students)
Lisha Kill Middle School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.7 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lisha Kill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonie Centra
Colonie Central High School
1,640 students
- Sand Creek Mid
Sand Creek Middle School
873 students
- This school 640
Lisha Kill Middle School
640 students
- Veeder Element 503
Veeder Elementary School
503 students
- Roessleville S 368
Roessleville School
368 students
- Shaker Road El 354
Shaker Road Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Lisha Kill Middle School reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lisha Kill Middle School compares
Lisha Kill Middle 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$22,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Asian 12.5%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Lisha Kill Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Colonie Central School District reports $22,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lisha Kill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonie Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veeder Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roessleville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaker Road Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lisha Kill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lisha Kill Middle School
How many students attend Lisha Kill Middle School?
Lisha Kill Middle School has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisha Kill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisha Kill Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 1% 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 Lisha Kill Middle School?
30.7% of students at Lisha Kill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lisha Kill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lisha Kill Middle School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisha Kill Middle School?
Lisha Kill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Lisha Kill Middle School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisha Kill Middle School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in South Colonie Central School District?
Besides Lisha Kill Middle School, South Colonie Central School District also operates Colonie Central High School (1,640 students), Sand Creek Middle School (873 students), and Veeder Elementary School (503 students). See the South Colonie Central School District district page for the complete list.