- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, NY
Turnpike Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turnpike Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361674001496
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turnpike Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Turnpike Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turnpike Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Troy, NY.
School address
District: Lansingburgh Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361674001496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Turnpike Elementary School shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 361674001496 · Troy, NY Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 11.1:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lansingburgh Senior High School (625 students)
Turnpike Elementary School shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Turnpike Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lansingburgh S
Lansingburgh Senior High School
625 students
- This school
Turnpike Elementary School
542 students
- Knickerbacker
Knickerbacker Middle School
474 students
- Rensselaer Par
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Turnpike Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turnpike Elementary School compares
Turnpike Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$26,242
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Turnpike Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lansingburgh Central School District reports $26,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turnpike Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansingburgh Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knickerbacker Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rensselaer Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turnpike Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Turnpike Elementary School
How many students attend Turnpike Elementary School?
Turnpike Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, NY. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turnpike Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turnpike Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Turnpike Elementary School?
59.9% of students at Turnpike Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turnpike Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turnpike Elementary School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Troy, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turnpike Elementary School?
Turnpike Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Turnpike Elementary School rank among schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Turnpike Elementary School ranks #7 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 Lansingburgh Central School District?
Besides Turnpike Elementary School, Lansingburgh Central School District also operates Lansingburgh Senior High School (625 students), Knickerbacker Middle School (474 students), and Rensselaer Park Elementary School (419 students). See the Lansingburgh Central School District district page for the complete list.