- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ballston Spa, NY
Milton Terrace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milton Terrace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360393006048
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton Terrace Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Ballston Spa · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton Terrace Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Terrace Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Ballston Spa, NY.
School address
District: Ballston Spa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360393006048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Milton Terrace Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.7 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360393006048 · Ballston Spa, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 10.9:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballston Spa Senior High School (1,300 students)
Milton Terrace Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.7 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Milton Terrace Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballston Spa S
Ballston Spa Senior High School
1,300 students
- Ballston Spa M
Ballston Spa Middle School
883 students
- Wood Road Elem 477
Wood Road Elementary School
477 students
- Gordon Creek E 451
Gordon Creek Elementary School
451 students
- This school 370
Milton Terrace Elementary School
370 students
- Malta Avenue E 345
Malta Avenue Elementary School
345 students
What this shows Milton Terrace Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton Terrace Elementary School compares
Milton Terrace 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$24,679
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Milton Terrace Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ballston Spa Central School District reports $24,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton Terrace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Spa Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballston Spa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wood Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordon Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malta Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton Terrace Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton Terrace Elementary School
How many students attend Milton Terrace Elementary School?
Milton Terrace Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ballston Spa, NY. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Terrace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Terrace Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Milton Terrace Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Milton Terrace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Terrace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milton Terrace Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Ballston Spa, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton Terrace Elementary School?
Milton Terrace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Milton Terrace Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ballston Spa?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Terrace Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Ballston Spa, 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 Ballston Spa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ballston Spa Central School District?
Besides Milton Terrace Elementary School, Ballston Spa Central School District also operates Ballston Spa Senior High School (1,300 students), Ballston Spa Middle School (883 students), and Wood Road Elementary School (477 students). See the Ballston Spa Central School District district page for the complete list.