- Enrollment
- 2,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schenectady, NY
Van Corlaer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Corlaer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362601003591
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Corlaer Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Corlaer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Corlaer Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Schenectady City School District · New York
NCES ID 362601003591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Van Corlaer Elementary School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 362601003591 · Schenectady, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 8.9:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Schenectady High School (2,885 students)
Van Corlaer Elementary School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Van Corlaer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schenectady Hi
Schenectady High School
2,885 students
- Oneida Middle 657
Oneida Middle School
657 students
- Central Park M 600
Central Park Middle School
600 students
- Mont Pleasant 569
Mont Pleasant Middle School
569 students
- Woodlawn Eleme 502
Woodlawn Elementary School
502 students
- This school 311
Van Corlaer Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Van Corlaer Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Corlaer Elementary School compares
Van Corlaer 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
99.4%
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
$25,644
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 + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Asian 24.1%
African American 19.6%
White 17.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 26.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.3, Van Corlaer Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Schenectady City School District reports $25,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Corlaer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oneida Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mont Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Corlaer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Corlaer Elementary School
How many students attend Van Corlaer Elementary School?
Van Corlaer Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Corlaer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Corlaer Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Van Corlaer Elementary School?
78.4% of students at Van Corlaer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Corlaer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Corlaer Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 26.0% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Corlaer Elementary School?
Van Corlaer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Van Corlaer Elementary School rank among schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Corlaer Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Schenectady City School District?
Besides Van Corlaer Elementary School, Schenectady City School District also operates Schenectady High School (2,885 students), Oneida Middle School (657 students), and Central Park Middle School (600 students). See the Schenectady City School District district page for the complete list.