Christopher Columbus Elementary School vs. Albany Elementary School
Should you attend Christopher Columbus Elementary School or Albany Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Albany Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Christopher Columbus Elementary 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 is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Albany Elementary 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 is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
639 students
513 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3309 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2751 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
100
70
Grade 1 Students
90
68
Grade 2 Students
86
69
Grade 3 Students
79
66
Grade 4 Students
97
78
Grade 5 Students
98
78
Grade 6 Students
89
75
Ungraded Students
-
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
16%
% Hispanic
29%
18%
% Black
18%
15%
% White
18%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
