- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beacon, NY
Sargent School
Federal NCES profile for Sargent School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360414000181
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sargent School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Beacon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sargent School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sargent School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Beacon, NY.
School address
District: Beacon City School District · New York
NCES ID 360414000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Sargent School grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 360414000181 · Beacon, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 9.8:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Beacon High School (831 students)
Sargent School grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sargent School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
831 students
- Rombout Middle
Rombout Middle School
592 students
- Glenham School
Glenham School
394 students
- This school 285
Sargent School
285 students
- South Avenue S 244
South Avenue School
244 students
- J V Forrestal 234
J V Forrestal Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Sargent School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sargent School compares
Sargent School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$28,668
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 8.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Sargent School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Beacon City School District reports $28,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sargent School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rombout Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J V Forrestal Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sargent School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sargent School
How many students attend Sargent School?
Sargent School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beacon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sargent School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sargent School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sargent School?
41.6% of students at Sargent School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sargent School?
The largest demographic group at Sargent School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Beacon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sargent School?
Sargent School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sargent School rank among schools in Beacon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sargent School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Beacon, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beacon on the city page.
What other schools are in Beacon City School District?
Besides Sargent School, Beacon City School District also operates Beacon High School (831 students), Rombout Middle School (592 students), and Glenham School (394 students). See the Beacon City School District district page for the complete list.