Enrollment
873
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sand Creek Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sand Creek Middle School
Sand Creek Middle School is a large elementary school in Albany, New York, enrolling 873 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 873 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 417 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #259.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 873 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% 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 Lisha Kill Middle School (640 students) alongside Sand Creek Middle 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 Sand Creek Middle School compares
Sand Creek Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Colonie Central School District, which includes Sand Creek Middle 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 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
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~873 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sand Creek Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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