Enrollment
465
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amsterdam, NY
William B Tecler Arts in Education
Federal NCES profile for William B Tecler Arts in Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360297000074
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William B Tecler Arts in Education earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Amsterdam · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
William B Tecler Arts in Education has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William B Tecler Arts in Education ranks #4 of 5 schools in Amsterdam, NY.
School address
District: Amsterdam City School District · New York
NCES ID 360297000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William B Tecler Arts in Education compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at William B Tecler Arts in Education
William B Tecler Arts in Education is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Amsterdam, New York, enrolling 465 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 97% of New York schools and 58% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 825 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #798, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amsterdam City School District spends $19,560 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Amsterdam City School District also operates Amsterdam High School (1,192 students) and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (772 students) alongside William B Tecler Arts in Education.
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 William B Tecler Arts in Education compares
William B Tecler Arts in Education 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 58% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$19,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, William B Tecler Arts in Education is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amsterdam City School District, which includes William B Tecler Arts in Education.
$19,560
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 53.8%
Federal 25.3%
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 William B Tecler Arts in Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William H Barkley Microsociety | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William B Tecler Arts in Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other 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 (~465 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William B Tecler Arts in Education
How many students attend William B Tecler Arts in Education?
William B Tecler Arts in Education has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amsterdam, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William B Tecler Arts in Education?
The student-teacher ratio at William B Tecler Arts in Education is 18.6:1, which is 58% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William B Tecler Arts in Education?
52.1% of students at William B Tecler Arts in Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William B Tecler Arts in Education?
The largest demographic group at William B Tecler Arts in Education is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Amsterdam, 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 William B Tecler Arts in Education?
William B Tecler Arts in Education has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 William B Tecler Arts in Education rank among schools in Amsterdam?
By Resource Investment Index, William B Tecler Arts in Education ranks #4 of 5 schools in Amsterdam, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amsterdam on the city page.
Is William B Tecler Arts in Education a good school?
William B Tecler Arts in Education earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Amsterdam City School District?
Besides William B Tecler Arts in Education, Amsterdam City School District also operates Amsterdam High School (1,192 students), Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (772 students), and Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy (503 students). See the Amsterdam City School District district page for the complete list.
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