Elmer Avenue School (Closed 2021)

90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 407 students in grades 1-6, 
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
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
21%
49%
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(15-16)
21%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elmer Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
9%
9%
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Hispanic
(15-16)
19%
26%
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Black
(15-16)
37%
18%
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White
(15-16)
26%
44%
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Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
9%
2%
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n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elmer Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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