Serving 478 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Albany Elementary School serves the southeast part of Utica, NY, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Albany Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Albany Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albany Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2808 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albany Elementary School's ranking?
Albany Elementary School is ranked #2808 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Albany Elementary School often compared to?
Albany Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christopher Columbus Elementary School, Deerfield Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Albany Elementary School?
478 students attend Albany Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Albany Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albany Elementary School?
Albany Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Albany Elementary School offer ?
Albany Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Albany Elementary School part of?
Albany Elementary School is part of Utica City School District.
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