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#1438 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 30% in state

Caroline Street Elementary School

Elementary School · SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD

310 CAROLINE ST, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Enrollment

366

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,438 of 4,742

In Saratoga Springs

#3 of 7

public schools

In district

#4 of 8

SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD

Academic performance

8.0 / 10

Excellent

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Caroline Street Elementary School

7.3/10

Elementary School in Saratoga Springs · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Caroline Street Elementary School

Caroline Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saratoga Springs, NY, part of SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD. Caroline Street Elementary School serves approximately 366 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Caroline Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,438 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Caroline Street Elementary School show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.3
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+17.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,626
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Caroline Street Elementary School — Students at Caroline Street Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

28.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 75.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 66.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
85%
ELA
75.8%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
59.2%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.

How Caroline Street Elementary School Compares

See how Caroline Street Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
70th percentile in NY
Academic
8.0/10
Excellent
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
7.0/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
28%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.2%

Location

310 CAROLINE ST, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Caroline Street Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LAKE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MALTA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 6.6 miles away, in nearby Ballston Spa), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, GREENFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Greenfield Center), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Saratoga Springs, see our Saratoga Springs schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.4 mi
School Distance Rating
ST CLEMENTS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Saratoga Springs 0.3 mi 5.5
LAKE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saratoga Springs 0.6 mi 8.3
WALDORF SCHOOL OF SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga Springs 0.8 mi 6.1
SARATOGA CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Saratoga Springs 1.0 mi 6.1
MAPLE AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Saratoga Springs 1.9 mi 6.8
DIVISION STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saratoga Springs 1.5 mi 6.9
SARATOGA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Saratoga Springs 1.7 mi 8.0
DOROTHY NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saratoga Springs 3.2 mi 7.3
SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Saratoga Springs 2.8 mi 7.1
GEYSER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saratoga Springs 3.5 mi 6.1
WILTON BAPTIST ACADEMY Wilton 4.5 mi 6.3
GREENFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Greenfield Center 5.6 mi 7.6
BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wilton 6.9 mi 4.6
MALTA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ballston Spa 6.6 mi 7.8
ST MARY S SCHOOL Ballston Spa 6.7 mi 5.4
MALTA MONTESSORI Malta 7.9 mi 6.1
BALLSTON SPA MIDDLE SCHOOL Ballston Spa 7.6 mi 6.6
BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Ballston Spa 7.7 mi 8.3
GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ballston Spa 7.4 mi 6.1
WOOD ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ballston Spa 7.4 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 12866 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$98,374

Median Home Value

$419,200

Median Rent

$1,460/mo

Population

39,657

College Educated

55%

Homeownership

62.5%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Median Age

44.2

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BARKAI FOUNDATION INC. Brooklyn, NY 7.3
CAMP AVENUE SCHOOL Merrick, NY 7.3
CANISTEO-GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Canisteo, NY 7.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Caroline Street Elementary School

What grades does Caroline Street Elementary School serve?

Caroline Street Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Caroline Street Elementary School?

Caroline Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Caroline Street Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Caroline Street Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Caroline Street Elementary School rank in NY?

Caroline Street Elementary School ranks #1,438 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Caroline Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Caroline Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Caroline Street Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Caroline Street Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Caroline Street Elementary School a charter school?

No, Caroline Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Caroline Street Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Caroline Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caroline Street Elementary School?

28.1% of students at Caroline Street 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
26 Some Transit
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
366
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Free/Reduced Lunch
28.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Saratoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%

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