- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
New Scotland Elementary School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 360246000023 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 14.1:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
New Scotland Elementary School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New Scotland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany High Sc
Albany High School
2,937 students
- William S Hack 615
William S Hackett Middle School
615 students
- North Albany A 588
North Albany Academy Middle School
588 students
- Stephen and Ha 570
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
570 students
- This school 451
New Scotland Elementary School
451 students
- Giffen Memoria 387
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
387 students
What this shows New Scotland Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Scotland Elementary School compares
New Scotland 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 | 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 methodology
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
$28,051
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
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.
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
District finance for Albany City School District reports $28,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~451 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.