- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Pine Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360246000020
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Hills Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #10 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Hills Elementary School ranks #10 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Pine Hills Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360246000020 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 16.5:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
Pine Hills Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pine Hills 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
- New Scotland E 451
New Scotland Elementary School
451 students
- This school 363
Pine Hills Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Pine Hills Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Hills Elementary School compares
Pine Hills 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
White 17.9%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William S Hackett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Albany Academy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Scotland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Hills 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
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Pine Hills Elementary School?
Pine Hills Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Hills Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 40% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Hills Elementary School?
72.4% of students at Pine Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Hills Elementary School is African American at 35.8% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Hills Elementary School?
Pine Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Pine Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Hills Elementary School ranks #10 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 Pine Hills 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.