Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arbor Hill 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arbor Hill Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arbor Hill 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 Arbor Hill Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#4132 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
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)55.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2017. Full 18-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 Arbor Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Arbor Hill Elementary School is ranked #4132 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Arbor Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Arbor Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delaware Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Arbor Hill Elementary School?
301 students attend Arbor Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Arbor Hill Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arbor Hill Elementary School?
Arbor Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arbor Hill Elementary School offer ?
Arbor Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arbor Hill Elementary School part of?
Arbor Hill Elementary School is part of Albany City School District.
In what neighborhood is Arbor Hill Elementary School located?
Arbor Hill Elementary School is located in the Arbor Hill neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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