Enrollment
283
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360246005592
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy — Albany, NY
Federal NCES profile for Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy reports 283 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the New York average and 68% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 66.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Albany City School District spends $40,523 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.7% from local sources (property taxes), 40.9% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% above 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 36% above state mean
Top 93% in New York — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$40,523
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 283 Top 21% in New York — larger than 79% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.8% +54% vs state
NCES ID 360246005592
Student demographics
African American 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 19.5%
Two or More 9.6%
White 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 66.1%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City School District, which includes Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy.
$40,523
Per student
+36%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+108%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
Similar other schools in Albany
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
Standard public school
570 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
New Scotland Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Green Tech High Charter School
Standard public school
450 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls
Standard public school
383 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
Albany School of Humanities
Standard public school
378 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
How many students attend Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy has 283 students enrolled. It is a other school in ALBANY, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is 15.9:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
86.8% of students at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
The largest demographic group at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is African American at 43.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALBANY, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.