At a glance
Reported students
451
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342.5
New Scotland Elementary School: 451 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 465
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about New Scotland Elementary School
New Scotland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Albany. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Albany City School District. NCES reports 451 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.6%) and Black (25.3%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking New Scotland Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.6%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black25.3%
- Asian11.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial10.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Albany City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Albany School of Humanities
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Pine Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
363 reported students
Montessori Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
322 reported students
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
284 reported students
Public schools near New Scotland Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany School of Humanities Elementary · Albany City School District | PK–05 | 378 | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Hills Elementary School Elementary · Albany City School District | PK–05 | 363 | 0.9 mi |
| Delaware Community School Elementary · Albany City School District | PK–05 | 276 | 1.1 mi |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls Elementary · Charter · Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls | KG–05 | 316 | 1.2 mi |
| Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology Elementary · Albany City School District | PK–05 | 262 | 1.3 mi |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Elementary · Charter · Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys | KG–05 | 240 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Scotland Elementary School
What grades does New Scotland Elementary School serve?
New Scotland Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Albany City School District.
How many students attend New Scotland Elementary School?
New Scotland Elementary School reported 451 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 465 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Scotland Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 451 students and 29.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Scotland Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Scotland Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Albany City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New Scotland Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New Scotland Elementary School in?
New Scotland Elementary School is part of Albany City School District, based in Albany, NY, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Scotland Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Albany School of Humanities (0.9 mi), Pine Hills Elementary School (0.9 mi), Delaware Community School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.