Enrollment
451
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
New Scotland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Scotland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360246000023
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Scotland Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Scotland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Scotland Elementary School ranks #6 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Scotland Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Scotland Elementary School
New Scotland Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, New York, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 899 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #410.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students) and William S Hackett Middle School (615 students) alongside New Scotland 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 New Scotland Elementary School compares
New Scotland 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$25,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 36.6%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, New Scotland Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City School District, which includes New Scotland Elementary School.
$25,661
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 40.9%
Federal 19.3%
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 New Scotland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S Hackett Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Albany Academy Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Giffen Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Scotland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other 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 (~451 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Scotland Elementary School
How many students attend New Scotland Elementary School?
New Scotland Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Scotland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Scotland Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Scotland Elementary School?
48.0% of students at New Scotland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Scotland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Scotland Elementary School is White at 36.6% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Scotland Elementary School?
New Scotland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 New Scotland Elementary School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, New Scotland Elementary School ranks #6 of 17 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 schools in Albany on the city page.
Is New Scotland Elementary School a good school?
New Scotland Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. It is also more 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 Albany City School District?
Besides New Scotland Elementary School, Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students), William S Hackett Middle School (615 students), and North Albany Academy Middle School (588 students). See the Albany City School District district page for the complete list.
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