Elmer Avenue School
Elmer Avenue School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-6 | Schenectady City School District
Elmer Avenue School is located in Schenectady, NY and is one of 12 elementary schools in Schenectady City School District. It is a public school that serves 424 students in grades K-6.
Elmer Avenue School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Elmer Avenue School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Elmer Avenue School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Elmer Avenue School's students and teachers. more
Elmer Avenue School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Elmer Avenue School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Elmer Avenue School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Elmer Avenue School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St John The Evangelist 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Central Park International Magnet School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Martin Luther King School 0.9 miles |  |
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| William C Keane Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Jessie T Zoller School 1 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 424
45%
55%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Elmer Avenue School had 72% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
46%
White
27%
Hispanic
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
13%
Schenectady City School District District Spending
$15,476Per Pupil
The Schenectady City School District spends $15,476 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 75% on instruction, 22% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Schenectady City School District District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Elmer Avenue School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Schenectady City School DistrictTest Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
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TestRating
2 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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