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#2089 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 44% in state
Albany Elementary School
Elementary School · Utica City School District · Utica, NY
An Utica City School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1151 ALBANY ST, Utica, NY 13501
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albany Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Albany Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Utica), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,771
Median home value
$136,100
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Roscoe Conkling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King JR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 298 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Utica City School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $21,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albany Elementary School is listed in UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albany Elementary School
Albany Elementary School is a public elementary school in Utica, NY, part of Utica City School District, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,089 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albany Elementary School
What grades does Albany Elementary School serve?
Albany Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Albany Elementary School?
Albany Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albany Elementary School rank in NY?
Albany Elementary School ranks #2,089 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Albany Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Albany Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Albany Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albany Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Albany Elementary School a charter school?
No, Albany Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albany Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Albany Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albany Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Albany Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (315) 368-6500
- Area population (ZIP 13501)
- 40,235
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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