Jessie T Zoller Elementary School

1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Jessie T Zoller Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
This chart display total students of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is 0.80, which is more 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#2795 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jessie T Zoller 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jessie T Zoller 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
14:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
22%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
26%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jessie T Zoller Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
Diversity Score
0.80
This chart display the diversity score of Jessie T Zoller 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
62%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 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 Jessie T Zoller Elementary School's ranking?
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is ranked #2795 out of 4,093 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
438 students attend Jessie T Zoller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jessie T Zoller Elementary School part of?
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is part of Schenectady City School District.

School Reviews

Review Jessie T Zoller Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
Learn about the influence of music on a child’s cognitive mathematical abilities.
August 04, 2023
Preparing for a Successful 'Back to School'
A one-stop guide for parents navigating the 'back to school' season, providing practical and effective strategies tailored to every grade level - from pre-K to high school.
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
July 25, 2023
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
Explore the often-overlooked tool in K-12 education - interim assessments. Understand what they are, their importance, and how they can enhance your child's learning experience. Dive into real-world case studies and find out how technology is changing the game. This informative, parent-friendly article aims to shed light on the value of these assessments in today's educational landscape.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links