Enrollment
283
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Glens Falls, NY
Moreau Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moreau Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362724003716
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moreau Elementary School earns 42/100 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.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in South Glens Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Moreau Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moreau Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in South Glens Falls, NY.
School address
District: South Glens Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362724003716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moreau Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moreau Elementary School
Moreau Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Glens Falls, New York, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 41% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 283 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 620 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #314.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding South Glens Falls Central School District spends $19,849 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South Glens Falls Central School District also operates South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students) and Oliver W Winch Middle School (631 students) alongside Moreau Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moreau Elementary School compares
Moreau Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 34.7% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 79% | - | - |
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.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
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
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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 + 2 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 98.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Moreau Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Glens Falls Central School District, which includes Moreau Elementary School.
$19,849
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Moreau Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Glens Falls Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Winch Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moreau Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~283 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Moreau Elementary School
How many students attend Moreau Elementary School?
Moreau Elementary School has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Glens Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moreau Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moreau 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 Moreau Elementary School?
34.7% of students at Moreau Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moreau Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moreau Elementary School is White at 98.2% of enrollment, in South Glens Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moreau Elementary School?
Moreau Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moreau Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Glens Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Moreau Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in South Glens Falls, 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 South Glens Falls on the city page.
Is Moreau Elementary School a good school?
Moreau Elementary School earns 42/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Glens Falls Central School District?
Besides Moreau Elementary School, South Glens Falls Central School District also operates South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students), Oliver W Winch Middle School (631 students), and Tanglewood Elementary School (425 students). See the South Glens Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.
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