Enrollment
248
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plattsburgh, NY
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362328003258
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Plattsburgh · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Plattsburgh, NY.
School address
District: Plattsburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362328003258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Plattsburgh, New York, enrolling 248 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 248 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 487 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #345, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Plattsburgh City School District also operates Plattsburgh Senior High School (566 students) and Stafford Middle School (392 students) alongside Thomas E Glasgow 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 Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School compares
Thomas E Glasgow 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$25,695
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 87.9%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plattsburgh City School District, which includes Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School.
$25,695
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur P Momot Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plattsburgh, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Plattsburgh, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School rank among schools in Plattsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Plattsburgh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plattsburgh on the city page.
Is Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School a good school?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Plattsburgh City School District?
Besides Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School, Plattsburgh City School District also operates Plattsburgh Senior High School (566 students), Stafford Middle School (392 students), and Arthur P Momot Elementary School (388 students). See the Plattsburgh City School District district page for the complete list.
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