- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montgomery, NY
Montgomery Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery 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 361968001801
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montgomery, NY.
School address
District: Valley Central School District (Montgomery) · New York
NCES ID 361968001801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Montgomery Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 361968001801 · Montgomery, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 12.3:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Central High School (1,385 students)
Montgomery Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Central
Valley Central High School
1,385 students
- Valley Central
Valley Central Middle School
945 students
- This school 539
Montgomery Elementary School
539 students
- Berea Elementa 497
Berea Elementary School
497 students
- Walden Element 447
Walden Elementary School
447 students
- East Coldenham 339
East Coldenham Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Montgomery Elementary School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Elementary School compares
Montgomery 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,571
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Montgomery Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Valley Central School District (Montgomery) reports $26,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berea Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Coldenham Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- 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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Elementary School
How many students attend Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montgomery, NY. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Montgomery Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Elementary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Montgomery, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Montgomery Elementary School rank among public schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montgomery, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Besides Montgomery Elementary School, Valley Central School District (Montgomery) also operates Valley Central High School (1,385 students), Valley Central Middle School (945 students), and Berea Elementary School (497 students). See the Valley Central School District (Montgomery) district page for the complete list.