- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cohoes, NY
Van Schaick Island School
Federal NCES profile for Van Schaick Island School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360798000572
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Schaick Island School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Cohoes · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Schaick Island School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Schaick Island School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Cohoes, NY.
School address
District: Cohoes City School District · New York
NCES ID 360798000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Van Schaick Island School held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360798000572 · Cohoes, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 9.5:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cohoes High School (607 students)
Van Schaick Island School held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Van Schaick Island School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cohoes High Sc
Cohoes High School
607 students
- Cohoes Middle
Cohoes Middle School
427 students
- Harmony Hill S
Harmony Hill School
384 students
- Abram Lansing
Abram Lansing School
305 students
- This school 124
Van Schaick Island School
124 students
What this shows Van Schaick Island School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Schaick Island School compares
Van Schaick Island School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$23,556
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Van Schaick Island School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cohoes City School District reports $23,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Schaick Island School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cohoes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abram Lansing School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Schaick Island School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Schaick Island School
How many students attend Van Schaick Island School?
Van Schaick Island School has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cohoes, NY. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Schaick Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Schaick Island School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Schaick Island School?
69.3% of students at Van Schaick Island School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Schaick Island School?
The largest demographic group at Van Schaick Island School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Cohoes, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Schaick Island School?
Van Schaick Island School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Schaick Island School rank among schools in Cohoes?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Schaick Island School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Cohoes, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cohoes on the city page.
What other schools are in Cohoes City School District?
Besides Van Schaick Island School, Cohoes City School District also operates Cohoes High School (607 students), Cohoes Middle School (427 students), and Harmony Hill School (384 students). See the Cohoes City School District district page for the complete list.