Enrollment
505
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scotchtown Avenue School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scotchtown Avenue School
Scotchtown Avenue School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Goshen, New York, enrolling 505 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.8% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the New York average.
With 505 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.
Against 764 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #436.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Goshen Central School District also operates Goshen Central High School (983 students) and C J Hooker Middle School (646 students) alongside Scotchtown Avenue 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 Scotchtown Avenue School compares
Scotchtown Avenue 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,301
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goshen Central School District, which includes Scotchtown Avenue School.
$25,301
Per student
-4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 27.3%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Scotchtown Avenue School a good school?
Scotchtown Avenue School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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