- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clifton Park, NY
Orenda Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orenda 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 362667003639
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orenda Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Clifton Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Orenda Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orenda Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Clifton Park, NY.
School address
District: Shenendehowa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362667003639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Orenda Elementary School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 362667003639 · Clifton Park, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 14.4:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students)
Orenda Elementary School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Orenda Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shenendehowa H
Shenendehowa High School
2,968 students
- Koda Middle Sc 765
Koda Middle School
765 students
- Gowana Middle 764
Gowana Middle School
764 students
- Acadia Middle 761
Acadia Middle School
761 students
- Arongen Elemen 589
Arongen Elementary School
589 students
- This school 548
Orenda Elementary School
548 students
What this shows Orenda Elementary School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orenda Elementary School compares
Orenda 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.3%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Orenda Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenendehowa Central School District reports $19,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orenda Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenendehowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Koda Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gowana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arongen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orenda Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orenda Elementary School
How many students attend Orenda Elementary School?
Orenda Elementary School has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clifton Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orenda Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orenda Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orenda Elementary School?
14.2% of students at Orenda Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orenda Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orenda Elementary School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Clifton Park, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orenda Elementary School?
Orenda Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Orenda Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Clifton Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Orenda Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Clifton Park, 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 Clifton Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Shenendehowa Central School District?
Besides Orenda Elementary School, Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students), Koda Middle School (765 students), and Gowana Middle School (764 students). See the Shenendehowa Central School District district page for the complete list.