- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goshen, NY
Scotchtown Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Scotchtown Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361233000998
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotchtown Avenue School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotchtown Avenue School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotchtown Avenue School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Goshen, NY.
School address
District: Goshen Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361233000998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Scotchtown Avenue School shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 361233000998 · Goshen, NY Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 12:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Goshen Central High School (983 students)
Scotchtown Avenue School shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Scotchtown Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goshen Central
Goshen Central High School
983 students
- C J Hooker Mid
C J Hooker Middle School
646 students
- Goshen Interme
Goshen Intermediate School
603 students
- This school
Scotchtown Avenue School
505 students
What this shows Scotchtown Avenue School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotchtown Avenue School compares
Scotchtown Avenue School is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$26,817
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 7.3%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Scotchtown Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Goshen Central School District reports $26,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scotchtown Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C J Hooker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goshen Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotchtown Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scotchtown Avenue School
How many students attend Scotchtown Avenue School?
Scotchtown Avenue School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goshen, NY. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotchtown Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotchtown Avenue School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotchtown Avenue School?
21.8% of students at Scotchtown Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotchtown Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Scotchtown Avenue School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Goshen, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotchtown Avenue School?
Scotchtown Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Scotchtown Avenue School rank among public schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotchtown Avenue School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Goshen, 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 Goshen on the city page.
What other schools are in Goshen Central School District?
Besides Scotchtown Avenue School, Goshen Central School District also operates Goshen Central High School (983 students), C J Hooker Middle School (646 students), and Goshen Intermediate School (603 students). See the Goshen Central School District district page for the complete list.