Glens Falls Common School District

120 Lawrence St
Glens Falls, NY 12801-3758
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 143 students in Glens Falls Common School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Glens Falls Common School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,813 Schools
# Students
143 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glens Falls Common School District, which is ranked #962 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#968 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
52%
25-29%
49%
≥80%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
79%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,182 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,797 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,182
$31,333
Spending / Student
$34,797
$32,210

Best Glens Falls Common School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abraham Wing School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Lawrence St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-3231
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glens Falls Common School District?
Glens Falls Common School District manages 1 public schools serving 143 students.
What is the rank of Glens Falls Common School District?
Glens Falls Common School District is ranked #962 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Glens Falls Common School District?
79% of Glens Falls Common School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glens Falls Common School District?
Glens Falls Common School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Glens Falls Common School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,797 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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