Enrollment
291
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Petrova Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Petrova Elementary School
Petrova Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Saranac Lake, New York, enrolling 291 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 291 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 722 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #63, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Saranac Lake Central School District also operates Saranac Lake Senior High School (360 students) and Saranac Lake Middle School (282 students) alongside Petrova 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 Petrova Elementary School compares
Petrova 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saranac Lake Central School District, which includes Petrova Elementary School.
$27,984
Per student
+6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+69%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 28.0%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~291 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Saranac Lake on the city page.
Is Petrova Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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