Enrollment
505
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, NY
Tamarac Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tamarac Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360552000279
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tamarac Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tamarac Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tamarac Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Troy, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360552000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tamarac Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tamarac Elementary School
Tamarac Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Troy, New York, enrolling 505 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 26% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 505 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.
Among 830 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #777, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) spends $20,771 per pupil, 21% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill), also runs Tamarac Middle School High School (576 students).
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 Tamarac Elementary School compares
Tamarac 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 52% | 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
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$20,771
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Tamarac Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill), which includes Tamarac Elementary School.
$20,771
Per student
-21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 6.8%
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 Tamarac Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarac Middle School High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tamarac Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tamarac Elementary School
How many students attend Tamarac Elementary School?
Tamarac Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamarac Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamarac Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tamarac Elementary School?
26.8% of students at Tamarac Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tamarac Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tamarac Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Troy, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tamarac Elementary School?
Tamarac Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Tamarac Elementary School rank among schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Tamarac Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Troy, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Tamarac Elementary School a good school?
Tamarac Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill)?
Besides Tamarac Elementary School, Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) also operates Tamarac Middle School High School (576 students). See the Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) district page for the complete list.
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