- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, NY
Shaker Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shaker Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362721003711
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaker Road Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 354
- students enrolled
Shaker Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaker Road Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: South Colonie Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362721003711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Shaker Road Elementary School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 362721003711 · Albany, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonie Central High School (1,640 students)
Shaker Road Elementary School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Shaker Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonie Centra
Colonie Central High School
1,640 students
- Sand Creek Mid
Sand Creek Middle School
873 students
- Lisha Kill Mid 640
Lisha Kill Middle School
640 students
- Veeder Element 503
Veeder Elementary School
503 students
- Roessleville S 368
Roessleville School
368 students
- This school 354
Shaker Road Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Shaker Road Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaker Road Elementary School compares
Shaker Road Elementary 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 58% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$22,604
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Asian 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Shaker Road Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for South Colonie Central School District reports $22,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaker Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonie Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisha Kill Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veeder Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roessleville School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaker Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaker Road Elementary School
How many students attend Shaker Road Elementary School?
Shaker Road Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaker Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaker Road Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 58% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaker Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shaker Road Elementary School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaker Road Elementary School?
Shaker Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Shaker Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaker Road Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Albany, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in South Colonie Central School District?
Besides Shaker Road Elementary School, South Colonie Central School District also operates Colonie Central High School (1,640 students), Sand Creek Middle School (873 students), and Lisha Kill Middle School (640 students). See the South Colonie Central School District district page for the complete list.