Philip Schuyler Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Philip Schuyler Elementary School serves 870 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
870 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
67 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
82%
15%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
59%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Philip Schuyler Elementary School?
870 students attend Philip Schuyler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Philip Schuyler Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Philip Schuyler Elementary School offer ?
Philip Schuyler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Philip Schuyler Elementary School part of?
Philip Schuyler Elementary School is part of Albany City School District.

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