- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Glens Falls, NY
Tanglewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tanglewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362724003719
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tanglewood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in South Glens Falls · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tanglewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tanglewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in South Glens Falls, NY.
School address
District: South Glens Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362724003719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Tanglewood Elementary School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 362724003719 · South Glens Falls, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.7:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students)
Tanglewood Elementary School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Tanglewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Glens Fa
South Glens Falls Senior High School
939 students
- Oliver W Winch
Oliver W Winch Middle School
631 students
- This school
Tanglewood Elementary School
425 students
- Ballard Elemen 311
Ballard Elementary School
311 students
- Harrison Avenu 294
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
294 students
- Moreau Element 283
Moreau Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Tanglewood Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tanglewood Elementary School compares
Tanglewood Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$21,315
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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Tanglewood Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for South Glens Falls Central School District reports $21,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tanglewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Glens Falls Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Winch Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moreau Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tanglewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tanglewood Elementary School
How many students attend Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Glens Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tanglewood Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Tanglewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tanglewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tanglewood Elementary School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in South Glens Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Tanglewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Glens Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Tanglewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in South Glens Falls, 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 South Glens Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in South Glens Falls Central School District?
Besides Tanglewood Elementary School, South Glens Falls Central School District also operates South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students), Oliver W Winch Middle School (631 students), and Ballard Elementary School (311 students). See the South Glens Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.