- Enrollment
- 2,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schenectady, NY
Woodlawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362601003592
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Schenectady City School District · New York
NCES ID 362601003592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Woodlawn Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 362601003592 · Schenectady, NY Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 14.8:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Schenectady High School (2,885 students)
Woodlawn Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Woodlawn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schenectady Hi
Schenectady High School
2,885 students
- Oneida Middle 657
Oneida Middle School
657 students
- Central Park M 600
Central Park Middle School
600 students
- Mont Pleasant 569
Mont Pleasant Middle School
569 students
- This school 502
Woodlawn Elementary School
502 students
- Paige Elementa 468
Paige Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Woodlawn Elementary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlawn Elementary School compares
Woodlawn Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$25,644
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
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 28.5%
White 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 28.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Woodlawn Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Schenectady City School District reports $25,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodlawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oneida Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mont Pleasant Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paige Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlawn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlawn Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Woodlawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn Elementary School is Asian at 28.5% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Woodlawn Elementary School rank among schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Schenectady City School District?
Besides Woodlawn Elementary School, Schenectady City School District also operates Schenectady High School (2,885 students), Oneida Middle School (657 students), and Central Park Middle School (600 students). See the Schenectady City School District district page for the complete list.