Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paige 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 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PAIGE SCHOOL serves the southeast part of Schenectady, NY, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paige Elementary School's student population of 468 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paige 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 Paige Elementary School is 0.80, 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
#4097 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
4%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 19-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 Paige Elementary School's ranking?
Paige Elementary School is ranked #4097 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Paige Elementary School?
468 students attend Paige Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Paige Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 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 Paige Elementary School?
Paige Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paige Elementary School offer ?
Paige Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paige Elementary School part of?
Paige Elementary School is part of Schenectady City School District.
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