North Colonie Csd School District

91 Fiddlers Ln
Latham, NY 12110-5349
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

North Colonie Csd School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,006 students in North Colonie Csd School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Colonie Csd School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
6,006 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
474 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

North Colonie Csd School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#135 out of 788 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of North Colonie Csd  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Colonie Csd  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Colonie Csd  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of North Colonie Csd  School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
23 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,262 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
21%
10%
# Hispanic Students
365 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
420 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
7%
16%
# White Students
3,567 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
60%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
363 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
370
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
449
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
423
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
431
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
463
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
435
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
460
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
485
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
461
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
499
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
458
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
509
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
494
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
69
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,795 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of North Colonie Csd  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$131 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of North Colonie Csd  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,977
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in North Colonie Csd  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,795
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in North Colonie Csd  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best North Colonie Csd School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shaker High School
Math: 98% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
445 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,996 students
Rank: #22.
Boght Hills School
Math: 77% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Loudonville School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Southgate School
Math: 64% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Forts Ferry School
Math: 63% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
95 Forts Ferry Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Latham Ridge School
Math: 65% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 Mercer Ave
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Shaker Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
475 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Grades: 6-8
| 1,420 students
Rank: #88.
Blue Creek School
Math: 45% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Clinton Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Grades: K-5
| 439 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Colonie Csd School District?
North Colonie Csd School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,006 students.
What is the rank of North Colonie Csd School District?
North Colonie Csd School District is ranked #131 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Colonie Csd School District?
60% of North Colonie Csd School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Colonie Csd School District?
North Colonie Csd School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is North Colonie Csd School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,795 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 6,006 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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