Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Shaker Road Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaker Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Shaker Road Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shaker Road Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaker Road Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
58%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaker Road Elementary School's ranking?
Shaker Road Elementary School is ranked #1212 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Shaker Road Elementary School often compared to?
Shaker Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Menands School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Shaker Road Elementary School?
324 students attend Shaker Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Shaker Road Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaker Road Elementary School?
Shaker Road Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shaker Road Elementary School offer ?
Shaker Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaker Road Elementary School part of?
Shaker Road Elementary School is part of South Colonie Central School District.
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