At a glance
Reported students
473
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473
Red Mill School: 473 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
10.9:1 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
- 410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Red Mill School
Red Mill School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Rensselaer. It is one of 7 current school records connected to East Greenbush Central School District. NCES reports 473 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, close to 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 (65.5%) and Asian (11.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Red Mill School
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.37 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
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White65.5%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black6.8%
- Asian11.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.4%
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 East Greenbush Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Citizen Edmond Genet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
Green Meadow School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
345 reported students
Bell Top School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
304 reported students
Donald P Sutherland School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
250 reported students
Howard L Goff School
Middle · Grades 06–08
948 reported students
Columbia High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,272 reported students
Public schools near Red Mill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen Edmond Genet School Elementary · East Greenbush Central School District | PK–05 | 493 | 1.7 mi |
| Giffen Memorial Elementary School Elementary · Albany City School District | PK–05 | 387 | 2.1 mi |
| Van Rensselaer Elementary School Elementary · Rensselaer City School District | PK–06 | 487 | 2.2 mi |
| Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology Elementary · Albany City School District | PK–05 | 262 | 2.9 mi |
| Delaware Community School Elementary · Albany City School District | PK–05 | 276 | 3.1 mi |
| Arbor Hill Elementary School Elementary · Albany City School District | PK–05 | 301 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Red Mill School
What grades does Red Mill School serve?
Red Mill School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Greenbush Central School District.
How many students attend Red Mill School?
Red Mill School reported 473 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 410 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Red Mill School?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 473 students and 43.37 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 Red Mill School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Red Mill School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Greenbush Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Red Mill School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.5% 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 Red Mill School in?
Red Mill School is part of East Greenbush Central School District, based in East Greenbush, NY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Red Mill School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Citizen Edmond Genet School (1.7 mi), Giffen Memorial Elementary School (2.1 mi), Van Rensselaer Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.