- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loudonville, NY
Southgate School
Federal NCES profile for Southgate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362100002987
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southgate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 369
- students enrolled
Southgate School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Colonie Csd · New York
NCES ID 362100002987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Southgate School shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 362100002987 · Loudonville, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 9:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker High School (2,138 students)
Southgate School shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Southgate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaker High Sc
Shaker High School
2,138 students
- Shaker Middle
Shaker Middle School
1,486 students
- Boght Hills Sc 576
Boght Hills School
576 students
- Blue Creek Sch 450
Blue Creek School
450 students
- Latham Ridge S 433
Latham Ridge School
433 students
- This school 369
Southgate School
369 students
What this shows Southgate School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southgate School compares
Southgate 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$20,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Asian 19.8%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Southgate School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Colonie Csd reports $20,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southgate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boght Hills School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Creek School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Latham Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southgate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southgate School
How many students attend Southgate School?
Southgate School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loudonville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southgate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southgate School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southgate School?
20.9% of students at Southgate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southgate School?
The largest demographic group at Southgate School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Loudonville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southgate School?
Southgate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Colonie Csd?
Besides Southgate School, North Colonie Csd also operates Shaker High School (2,138 students), Shaker Middle School (1,486 students), and Boght Hills School (576 students). See the North Colonie Csd district page for the complete list.