Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jessie T Zoller 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jessie T Zoller School serves the northeast part of Schenectady, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Everybody Counts. Everybody Learns.
School Rankings
Jessie T Zoller 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 Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is 0.81, which is more 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
#3233 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
22%
31%
Black
22%
15%
White
21%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jessie T Zoller Elementary School's ranking?
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is ranked #3233 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
439 students attend Jessie T Zoller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
22% of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jessie T Zoller Elementary School offer ?
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jessie T Zoller Elementary School part of?
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is part of Schenectady City School District.
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