- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 362328003258 · Plattsburgh, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 10.3:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Plattsburgh Senior High School (566 students)
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plattsburgh Se
Plattsburgh Senior High School
566 students
- Stafford Middl
Stafford Middle School
392 students
- Arthur P Momot
Arthur P Momot Elementary School
388 students
- This school
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School
248 students
- Oak Street Sch 218
Oak Street School
218 students
What this shows Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School compares
Thomas E Glasgow 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,850
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
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.
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
District finance for Plattsburgh City School District reports $27,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~248 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.