Christopher Columbus Elementary School vs. Albany Elementary School
Should I attend Christopher Columbus Elementary School or Albany Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Albany Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Christopher Columbus 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Albany 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
661 students
544 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3290 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3038 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
59
Grade 1 Students
89
81
Grade 2 Students
85
66
Grade 3 Students
102
83
Grade 4 Students
99
70
Grade 5 Students
97
89
Grade 6 Students
100
82
Ungraded Students
-
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
13%
% Hispanic
26%
20%
% Black
20%
17%
% White
19%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
