Enrollment
354
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shaker Road Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shaker Road Elementary School
Shaker Road Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Albany, New York, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 97% of New York schools and 58% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Colonie Central School District also operates Colonie Central High School (1,640 students) and Sand Creek Middle School (873 students) alongside Shaker Road Elementary 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 Shaker Road Elementary School compares
Shaker Road Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,398
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Colonie Central School District, which includes Shaker Road Elementary School.
$21,398
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 27.8%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shaker Road Elementary School a good school?
Shaker Road Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. 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 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.
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