Enrollment
434
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Queensbury, NY
William H Barton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for William H Barton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362403003428
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William H Barton Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Queensbury · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William H Barton Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William H Barton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Queensbury, NY.
School address
District: Queensbury Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362403003428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William H Barton Intermediate School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at William H Barton Intermediate School
William H Barton Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Queensbury, New York, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 94% of New York schools and 42% 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 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 941 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #749, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Queensbury Union Free School District spends $18,402 per pupil, 30% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Queensbury Union Free School District also operates Queensbury Senior High School (971 students) and Queensbury Elementary School (952 students) alongside William H Barton Intermediate 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 William H Barton Intermediate School compares
William H Barton Intermediate 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$18,402
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, William H Barton Intermediate School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queensbury Union Free School District, which includes William H Barton Intermediate School.
$18,402
Per student
-30%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 40.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 H Barton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Queensbury Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Queensbury Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William H Barton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~434 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William H Barton Intermediate School
How many students attend William H Barton Intermediate School?
William H Barton Intermediate School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Queensbury, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H Barton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at William H Barton Intermediate School is 16.7:1, which is 42% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William H Barton Intermediate School?
38.8% of students at William H Barton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William H Barton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at William H Barton Intermediate School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Queensbury, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William H Barton Intermediate School?
William H Barton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William H Barton Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Queensbury?
By Resource Investment Index, William H Barton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Queensbury, 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 Queensbury on the city page.
Is William H Barton Intermediate School a good school?
William H Barton Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Queensbury Union Free School District?
Besides William H Barton Intermediate School, Queensbury Union Free School District also operates Queensbury Senior High School (971 students), Queensbury Elementary School (952 students), and Queensbury Middle School (671 students). See the Queensbury Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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