Serving 407 students in grades 1-6, Elmer Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)9%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)19%
26%
Black
(15-16)37%
18%
White
(15-16)26%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)9%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Elmer Avenue School?
407 students attend Elmer Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Elmer Avenue School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer Avenue School?
Elmer Avenue School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elmer Avenue School offer ?
Elmer Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Elmer Avenue School part of?
Elmer Avenue School is part of Schenectady City School District.
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