Abram Lansing School in Cohoes, NY

At a glance

Reported students

305

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.66

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York elementary enrollment

24th percentile

Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

384

Abram Lansing School: 305 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

9.6:1 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: 329
Teachers (FTE): 32.4
Student–teacher ratio: 10.2:1

What the reported data says about Abram Lansing School

Abram Lansing School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Cohoes. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Cohoes City School District. NCES reports 305 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below 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 (53.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Abram Lansing School

1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.66 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?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 14.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 83.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White53.1%
Hispanic17.7%
Black16.7%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial11.1%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Harmony Hill School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

384 reported students

Van Schaick Island School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

124 reported students

Cohoes Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

427 reported students

Cohoes High School

High · Grades 09–12

607 reported students

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Public schools near Abram Lansing 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
Harmony Hill School Elementary · Cohoes City School District	PK–05	384	0.8 mi
Van Schaick Island School Elementary · Cohoes City School District	PK–05	124	1.1 mi
Rensselaer Park Elementary School Elementary · Lansingburgh Central School District	02–05	419	1.8 mi
Heatly School Elementary · Green Island Union Free School District	PK–08	223	1.9 mi
Latham Ridge School Elementary · North Colonie CSD	KG–05	433	2 mi
Watervliet Elementary School Elementary · Watervliet City School District	PK–06	670	2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Abram Lansing School

What grades does Abram Lansing School serve?

Abram Lansing School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cohoes City School District.

How many students attend Abram Lansing School?

Abram Lansing School reported 305 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 329 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Abram Lansing School?

The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 305 students and 31.66 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 Abram Lansing School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Abram Lansing School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cohoes City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Abram Lansing School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

83.9% 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 Abram Lansing School in?

Abram Lansing School is part of Cohoes City School District, based in Cohoes, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Abram Lansing School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harmony Hill School (0.8 mi), Van Schaick Island School (1.1 mi), Rensselaer Park Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.