Enrollment
425
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tanglewood Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tanglewood Elementary School
Tanglewood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Glens Falls, New York, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 884 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #620.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding South Glens Falls Central School District spends $19,849 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South Glens Falls Central School District also operates South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students) and Oliver W Winch Middle School (631 students) alongside Tanglewood Elementary School.
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 Tanglewood Elementary School compares
Tanglewood 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Glens Falls Central School District, which includes Tanglewood Elementary School.
$19,849
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tanglewood Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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