Enrollment
351
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saddlewood Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saddlewood Elementary School
Saddlewood Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, New York, enrolling 351 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 30% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 729 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #607, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Colonie Central School District also operates Colonie Central High School (1,640 students) and Sand Creek Middle School (873 students) alongside Saddlewood Elementary 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 Saddlewood Elementary School compares
Saddlewood Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,398
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Colonie Central School District, which includes Saddlewood Elementary School.
$21,398
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 27.8%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Saddlewood Elementary School a good school?
Saddlewood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. 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 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.
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