- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mechanicville, NY
Mechanicville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mechanicville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361890001712
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mechanicville Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 598
- students enrolled
Mechanicville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mechanicville City School District · New York
NCES ID 361890001712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mechanicville Elementary School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 361890001712 · Mechanicville, NY Other · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 16.6:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School (717 students)
Mechanicville Elementary School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How Mechanicville Elementary School compares
Mechanicville 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$19,404
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Mechanicville Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Mechanicville City School District reports $19,404 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mechanicville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mechanicville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mechanicville Elementary School
How many students attend Mechanicville Elementary School?
Mechanicville Elementary School has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mechanicville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mechanicville Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mechanicville Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Mechanicville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mechanicville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mechanicville Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Mechanicville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mechanicville Elementary School?
Mechanicville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Mechanicville City School District?
Besides Mechanicville Elementary School, Mechanicville City School District also operates Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School (717 students). See the Mechanicville City School District district page for the complete list.