Enrollment
503
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, NY
Veeder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Veeder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362721004494
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veeder Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for New York
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Veeder Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veeder Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: South Colonie Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362721004494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veeder Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veeder Elementary School
Veeder Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Albany, New York, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 78% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 897 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #705, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
South Colonie Central School District also operates Colonie Central High School (1,640 students) and Sand Creek Middle School (873 students) alongside Veeder 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 Veeder Elementary School compares
Veeder 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 78% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,398
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 60.6%
Asian 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Veeder Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Colonie Central School District, which includes Veeder Elementary School.
$21,398
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 27.8%
Federal 11.9%
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 Veeder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonie Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisha Kill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roessleville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaker Road Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veeder Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~503 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Veeder Elementary School
How many students attend Veeder Elementary School?
Veeder Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veeder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veeder Elementary School is 21:1, which is 78% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veeder Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Veeder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veeder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Veeder Elementary School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veeder Elementary School?
Veeder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Veeder Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Veeder Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Albany, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Albany on the city page.
Is Veeder Elementary School a good school?
Veeder Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. 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 South Colonie Central School District?
Besides Veeder Elementary School, South Colonie Central School District also operates Colonie Central High School (1,640 students), Sand Creek Middle School (873 students), and Lisha Kill Middle School (640 students). See the South Colonie Central School District district page for the complete list.
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