- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Saranac Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360000904668 · Saranac, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 12.8:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Saranac High School (468 students)
Saranac Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Saranac Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saranac High S
Saranac High School
468 students
- Saranac Middle
Saranac Middle School
361 students
- This school
Saranac Elementary School
359 students
- Morrisonville
Morrisonville Elementary School
358 students
What this shows Saranac Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saranac Elementary School compares
Saranac Elementary 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$24,299
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 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.
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
District finance for Saranac Central School District reports $24,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~359 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.