Chango Elementary School

100 Chango Dr
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chango Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Chango Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Chango Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chango Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#529 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
84%
46%
74%
49%
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
80%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chango Elementary School's ranking?
Chango Elementary School is ranked #529 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Chango Elementary School often compared to?
Chango Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Chango Elementary School?
490 students attend Chango Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Chango Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chango Elementary School?
Chango Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chango Elementary School offer ?
Chango Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chango Elementary School part of?
Chango Elementary School is part of Shenendehowa Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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