Sanford Street School (Closed 2012)

Sanford Street School serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(10-11)
70-74%
67%
(10-11)
60-64%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
3%
15%
White
90%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Sanford Street School?
368 students attend Sanford Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sanford Street School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanford Street School?
Sanford Street School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sanford Street School offer ?
Sanford Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sanford Street School part of?
Sanford Street School is part of Glens Falls City School District.

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