- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delmar, NY
Slingerlands Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Slingerlands Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360471000216
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slingerlands Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Delmar · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Slingerlands Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slingerlands Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Delmar, NY.
School address
District: Bethlehem Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360471000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Slingerlands Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360471000216 · Delmar, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 12.1:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethlehem Central Senior High School (1,322 students)
Slingerlands Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Slingerlands Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethlehem Cent
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
1,322 students
- Bethlehem Cent
Bethlehem Central Middle School
950 students
- Eagle Elementa 446
Eagle Elementary School
446 students
- This school 422
Slingerlands Elementary School
422 students
- Glenmont Eleme 382
Glenmont Elementary School
382 students
- Hamagrael Elem 319
Hamagrael Elementary School
319 students
What this shows Slingerlands Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slingerlands Elementary School compares
Slingerlands Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 84% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$22,688
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Slingerlands Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Bethlehem Central School District reports $22,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slingerlands Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Central Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenmont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamagrael Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slingerlands Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slingerlands Elementary School
How many students attend Slingerlands Elementary School?
Slingerlands Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delmar, NY. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slingerlands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slingerlands Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slingerlands Elementary School?
8.9% of students at Slingerlands Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slingerlands Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Slingerlands Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Delmar, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slingerlands Elementary School?
Slingerlands Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Slingerlands Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Delmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Slingerlands Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Delmar, 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 Delmar on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethlehem Central School District?
Besides Slingerlands Elementary School, Bethlehem Central School District also operates Bethlehem Central Senior High School (1,322 students), Bethlehem Central Middle School (950 students), and Eagle Elementary School (446 students). See the Bethlehem Central School District district page for the complete list.