- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Veeder Elementary School grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 362721004494 · Albany, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 21:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonie Central High School (1,640 students)
Veeder Elementary School grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Veeder Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonie Centra
Colonie Central High School
1,640 students
- Sand Creek Mid
Sand Creek Middle School
873 students
- Lisha Kill Mid 640
Lisha Kill Middle School
640 students
- This school 503
Veeder Elementary School
503 students
- Roessleville S 368
Roessleville School
368 students
- Shaker Road El 354
Shaker Road Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Veeder Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veeder Elementary School compares
Veeder 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,604
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 + 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 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
District finance for South Colonie Central School District reports $22,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~503 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.