- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, NY
Sand Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sand Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362721003710
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Creek Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Creek Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: South Colonie Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362721003710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Sand Creek Middle School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 76.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 362721003710 · Albany, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 12.5:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonie Central High School (1,640 students)
Sand Creek Middle School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 76.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sand Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonie Centra
Colonie Central High School
1,640 students
- This school
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
- Shaker Road El 354
Shaker Road Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Sand Creek Middle School reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Creek Middle School compares
Sand Creek Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 873 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Asian 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Sand Creek Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Sand Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonie Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisha Kill Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veeder Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roessleville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaker Road Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- 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 (~873 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Creek Middle School
How many students attend Sand Creek Middle School?
Sand Creek Middle School has 873 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Creek Middle School?
41.8% of students at Sand Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Creek Middle School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Creek Middle School?
Sand Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Sand Creek Middle School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in South Colonie Central School District?
Besides Sand Creek Middle School, South Colonie Central School District also operates Colonie Central High School (1,640 students), Lisha Kill Middle School (640 students), and Veeder Elementary School (503 students). See the South Colonie Central School District district page for the complete list.