- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Queensbury, NY
Queensbury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Queensbury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362403003316
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queensbury Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Queensbury · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Queensbury Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queensbury Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Queensbury, NY.
School address
District: Queensbury Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362403003316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Queensbury Elementary School grew from 880 students in 2022-23 to 958 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 56.2 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 362403003316 · Queensbury, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 17:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Queensbury Senior High School (971 students)
Queensbury Elementary School grew from 880 students in 2022-23 to 958 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 56.2 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queensbury Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Queensbury Sen
Queensbury Senior High School
971 students
- This school
Queensbury Elementary School
952 students
- Queensbury Mid
Queensbury Middle School
671 students
- William H Bart
William H Barton Intermediate School
434 students
What this shows Queensbury Elementary School reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queensbury Elementary School compares
Queensbury Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$19,561
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 2.2%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Queensbury Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Queensbury Union Free School District reports $19,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Queensbury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Queensbury Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William H Barton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queensbury Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~952 students)
Frequently asked questions about Queensbury Elementary School
How many students attend Queensbury Elementary School?
Queensbury Elementary School has 952 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Queensbury, NY. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 958 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queensbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queensbury Elementary School is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queensbury Elementary School?
39.3% of students at Queensbury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queensbury Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Queensbury Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Queensbury, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queensbury Elementary School?
Queensbury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Queensbury Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Queensbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Queensbury Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Queensbury, 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 Queensbury Union Free School District?
Besides Queensbury Elementary School, Queensbury Union Free School District also operates Queensbury Senior High School (971 students), Queensbury Middle School (671 students), and William H Barton Intermediate School (434 students). See the Queensbury Union Free School District district page for the complete list.