Enrollment
359
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saranac, NY
Saranac Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saranac Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360000904668
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saranac Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Saranac · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saranac Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saranac Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saranac, NY.
School address
District: Saranac Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360000904668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saranac Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saranac Elementary School
Saranac Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Saranac, New York, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 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 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 359 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 792 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #572, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Saranac Central School District also operates Saranac High School (468 students) and Saranac Middle School (361 students) alongside Saranac 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 Saranac Elementary School compares
Saranac 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$22,528
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 95.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Saranac Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saranac Central School District, which includes Saranac Elementary School.
$22,528
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 55.8%
Federal 11.7%
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 Saranac Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saranac Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrisonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saranac Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Saranac Elementary School
How many students attend Saranac Elementary School?
Saranac Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saranac, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saranac Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saranac Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saranac Elementary School?
32.2% of students at Saranac Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saranac Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saranac Elementary School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Saranac, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saranac Elementary School?
Saranac Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Saranac Elementary School rank among public schools in Saranac?
By Resource Investment Index, Saranac Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saranac, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saranac on the city page.
Is Saranac Elementary School a good school?
Saranac Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less 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 Saranac Central School District?
Besides Saranac Elementary School, Saranac Central School District also operates Saranac High School (468 students), Saranac Middle School (361 students), and Morrisonville Elementary School (358 students). See the Saranac Central School District district page for the complete list.
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