- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Saddlewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saddlewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362721004788
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saddlewood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #8 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saddlewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saddlewood Elementary School ranks #8 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: South Colonie Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362721004788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Saddlewood Elementary School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 362721004788 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 15.3:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonie Central High School (1,640 students)
Saddlewood Elementary School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Saddlewood Elementary 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
- Roessleville S 368
Roessleville School
368 students
- This school 351
Saddlewood Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Saddlewood Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saddlewood Elementary School compares
Saddlewood Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Asian 15.1%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Saddlewood Elementary 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 Saddlewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonie Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roessleville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saddlewood Elementary 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
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Saddlewood Elementary School
How many students attend Saddlewood Elementary School?
Saddlewood Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saddlewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saddlewood Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saddlewood Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Saddlewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saddlewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saddlewood Elementary School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saddlewood Elementary School?
Saddlewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Saddlewood Elementary School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Saddlewood Elementary School ranks #8 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 Saddlewood Elementary 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.