Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Guilderland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Guilderland Elementary School serves the eastern part of Guilderland, NY, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guilderland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Guilderland Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Guilderland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guilderland Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1376 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Guilderland Elementary School's ranking?
Guilderland Elementary School is ranked #1376 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Guilderland Elementary School often compared to?
Guilderland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westmere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Guilderland Elementary School?
470 students attend Guilderland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Guilderland Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guilderland Elementary School?
Guilderland Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guilderland Elementary School offer ?
Guilderland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Guilderland Elementary School part of?
Guilderland Elementary School is part of Guilderland Central School District.
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