- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saranac Lake, NY
Petrova Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Petrova Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362574003533
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petrova Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Saranac Lake · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Petrova Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petrova Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Saranac Lake, NY.
School address
District: Saranac Lake Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362574003533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Petrova Elementary School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 362574003533 · Saranac Lake, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 9.7:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Saranac Lake Senior High School (360 students)
Petrova Elementary School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Petrova Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saranac Lake S
Saranac Lake Senior High School
360 students
- This school
Petrova Elementary School
291 students
- Saranac Lake M
Saranac Lake Middle School
282 students
- Bloomingdale S 103
Bloomingdale School
103 students
What this shows Petrova Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Petrova Elementary School compares
Petrova 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$30,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Petrova Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Saranac Lake Central School District reports $30,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Petrova Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Lake Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saranac Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloomingdale School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petrova Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Petrova Elementary School
How many students attend Petrova Elementary School?
Petrova Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saranac Lake, NY. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petrova Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petrova Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Petrova Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Petrova Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petrova Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Petrova Elementary School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Saranac Lake, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petrova Elementary School?
Petrova Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Petrova Elementary School rank among public schools in Saranac Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Petrova Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Saranac Lake, 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 Saranac Lake Central School District?
Besides Petrova Elementary School, Saranac Lake Central School District also operates Saranac Lake Senior High School (360 students), Saranac Lake Middle School (282 students), and Bloomingdale School (103 students). See the Saranac Lake Central School District district page for the complete list.