At a glance
Reported students
306
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
Gardner-Dickinson School: 306 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
13.3:1 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
- 342
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Gardner-Dickinson School
Gardner-Dickinson School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Troy. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Wynantskill Union Free School District. NCES reports 306 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 13.3:1, 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 (91.5%) and multiracial (5.6%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gardner-Dickinson School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.96 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.5%
- Hispanic1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.6%
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.
Public schools near Gardner-Dickinson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Greenbush School Elementary · North Greenbush Common School District (Williams) | KG–02 | 35 | 1.4 mi |
| PS 16 Elementary · Troy City School District | PK–05 | 249 | 1.6 mi |
| Carroll Hill School Elementary · Troy City School District | PK–05 | 325 | 1.7 mi |
| Bell Top School Elementary · East Greenbush Central School District | KG–05 | 304 | 2.1 mi |
| PS 14 Elementary · Troy City School District | PK–05 | 460 | 2.4 mi |
| PS 18 Elementary · Troy City School District | KG–05 | 313 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gardner-Dickinson School
What grades does Gardner-Dickinson School serve?
Gardner-Dickinson School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wynantskill Union Free School District.
How many students attend Gardner-Dickinson School?
Gardner-Dickinson School reported 306 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 342 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gardner-Dickinson School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 306 students and 22.96 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 Gardner-Dickinson School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gardner-Dickinson School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wynantskill Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gardner-Dickinson School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gardner-Dickinson School in?
Gardner-Dickinson School is part of Wynantskill Union Free School District, based in Troy, NY, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gardner-Dickinson School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Greenbush School (1.4 mi), PS 16 (1.6 mi), Carroll Hill School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.