Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charlton Heights 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 70-74% (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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charlton Heights Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charlton Heights 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 Charlton Heights Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1127 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlton Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Charlton Heights Elementary School is ranked #1127 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Charlton Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Charlton Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malta Avenue Elementary School, Pashley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 Charlton Heights Elementary School?
446 students attend Charlton Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Charlton Heights Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlton Heights Elementary School?
Charlton Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charlton Heights Elementary School offer ?
Charlton Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlton Heights Elementary School part of?
Charlton Heights Elementary School is part of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District.
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