- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Tamarac Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360552000279 · Troy, NY Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 14.9:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tamarac Middle School High School (576 students)
Tamarac Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How Tamarac Elementary School compares
Tamarac 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,987
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) reports $21,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide other 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 (~505 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.