Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William C Keane 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William C Keane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William C Keane Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William C Keane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William C Keane Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#3976 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
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 William C Keane Elementary School's ranking?
William C Keane Elementary School is ranked #3976 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William C Keane Elementary School often compared to?
William C Keane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend William C Keane Elementary School?
291 students attend William C Keane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of William C Keane Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William C Keane Elementary School?
William C Keane Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William C Keane Elementary School offer ?
William C Keane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William C Keane Elementary School part of?
William C Keane Elementary School is part of Schenectady City School District.
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