Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Roessleville 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roessleville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Roessleville School's student population of 350 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roessleville School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roessleville School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3209 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roessleville School's ranking?
Roessleville School is ranked #3209 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Roessleville School often compared to?
Roessleville Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilderland Elementary School, Westmere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Roessleville School?
350 students attend Roessleville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Roessleville School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roessleville School?
Roessleville School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roessleville School offer ?
Roessleville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roessleville School part of?
Roessleville School is part of South Colonie Central School District.
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