Saddlewood Elementary School

100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Saddlewood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saddlewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Saddlewood Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Saddlewood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saddlewood Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1212 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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65-69%
55%
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70-74%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saddlewood Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
8%
16%
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White
66%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Saddlewood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saddlewood Elementary School's ranking?
Saddlewood Elementary School is ranked #1212 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Saddlewood Elementary School often compared to?
Saddlewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilderland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Saddlewood Elementary School?
410 students attend Saddlewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Saddlewood Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saddlewood Elementary School?
Saddlewood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saddlewood Elementary School offer ?
Saddlewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saddlewood Elementary School part of?
Saddlewood Elementary School is part of South Colonie Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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