Gordon Creek Elementary School

50 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gordon Creek 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gordon Creek Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Gordon Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gordon Creek Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#2955 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gordon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gordon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
83%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Gordon Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gordon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gordon Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Gordon Creek Elementary School is ranked #2955 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gordon Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Gordon Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malta Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Gordon Creek Elementary School?
471 students attend Gordon Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gordon Creek Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gordon Creek Elementary School?
Gordon Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gordon Creek Elementary School offer ?
Gordon Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gordon Creek Elementary School part of?
Gordon Creek Elementary School is part of Ballston Spa Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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