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#3059 of 4,742 schools in NY
Craig Elementary School
Elementary School · Niskayuna Central School District · Schenectady, NY
A Niskayuna Central School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2566 BALLTOWN RD, Schenectady, NY 12309
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Craig Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Craig 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schenectady), 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
$119,830
Median home value
$301,100
Median rent
$1,472/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie T Zoller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Our World MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Yates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Birchwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | Not available | 388 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Niskayuna Central School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Craig Elementary School is listed in NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Craig Elementary School
Craig Elementary School is a public elementary school in Schenectady, NY, part of Niskayuna Central School District, serving approximately 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,059 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Craig Elementary School
What grades does Craig Elementary School serve?
Craig Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Craig Elementary School?
Craig Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Craig Elementary School rank in NY?
Craig Elementary School ranks #3,059 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Craig Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Craig Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Craig Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Craig Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Craig Elementary School a charter school?
No, Craig Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Craig Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Craig Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Craig Elementary School?
20.6% of students at Craig 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (518) 377-0156
- Area population (ZIP 12309)
- 32,996
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 12309; 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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