Enrollment
376
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schenectady, NY
Rosendale School
Federal NCES profile for Rosendale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362088002960
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosendale School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosendale School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosendale School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Niskayuna Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362088002960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosendale School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosendale School
Rosendale School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 376 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.7% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the New York average.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #228.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Niskayuna Central School District spends $18,988 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Niskayuna Central School District also operates Niskayuna High School (1,379 students) and Iroquois Middle School (614 students) alongside Rosendale 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 Rosendale School compares
Rosendale 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat 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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 68.0%
Asian 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Rosendale School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niskayuna Central School District, which includes Rosendale School.
$18,988
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 Rosendale School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Antwerp Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosendale School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~376 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rosendale School
How many students attend Rosendale School?
Rosendale School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schenectady, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosendale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosendale School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Rosendale School?
14.7% of students at Rosendale School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosendale School?
The largest demographic group at Rosendale School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosendale School?
Rosendale School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Rosendale School rank among elementary schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosendale School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Schenectady on the city page.
Is Rosendale School a good school?
Rosendale School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Niskayuna Central School District?
Besides Rosendale School, Niskayuna Central School District also operates Niskayuna High School (1,379 students), Iroquois Middle School (614 students), and Van Antwerp Middle School (442 students). See the Niskayuna Central School District district page for the complete list.
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