- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Roessleville School
Federal NCES profile for Roessleville School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362721004750
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roessleville School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #14 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roessleville School has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roessleville School ranks #14 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: South Colonie Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362721004750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Roessleville School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 362721004750 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 21.6:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonie Central High School (1,640 students)
Roessleville School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Roessleville School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonie Centra
Colonie Central High School
1,640 students
- Sand Creek Mid
Sand Creek Middle School
873 students
- Lisha Kill Mid 640
Lisha Kill Middle School
640 students
- Veeder Element 503
Veeder Elementary School
503 students
- This school 368
Roessleville School
368 students
- Shaker Road El 354
Shaker Road Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Roessleville School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roessleville School compares
Roessleville 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 83% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$22,604
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 16.0%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Roessleville School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for South Colonie Central School District reports $22,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roessleville School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonie Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisha Kill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veeder Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaker Road Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roessleville School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roessleville School
How many students attend Roessleville School?
Roessleville School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roessleville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roessleville School is 21.6:1, which is 83% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roessleville School?
38.6% of students at Roessleville School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roessleville School?
The largest demographic group at Roessleville School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roessleville School?
Roessleville School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Roessleville School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Roessleville School ranks #14 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 South Colonie Central School District?
Besides Roessleville School, South Colonie Central School District also operates Colonie Central High School (1,640 students), Sand Creek Middle School (873 students), and Lisha Kill Middle School (640 students). See the South Colonie Central School District district page for the complete list.