Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2023)

570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 95 students in grades 1-6, Franklin Delano Roosevelt 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
6-9%
49%
(15-16)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
12%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)
18%
26%
Black
(15-16)
42%
18%
White
(15-16)
23%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
5%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School?
95 students attend Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Schenectady City School District.

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