Below Average
#4202 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
Destine Preparatory Charter School
Elementary School · Destine Preparatory Charter School · Schenectady, NY
A charter elementary school in Schenectady, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
530 FRANKLIN ST-3RD FL, Schenectady, NY 12305
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 30 schools in Schenectady.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Destine Preparatory Charter 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$50,308
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| William C Keane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 257 | 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.
Destine Preparatory Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Destine Preparatory Charter School is listed in DESTINE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Destine Preparatory Charter School
Destine Preparatory Charter School is a public elementary school in Schenectady, NY, part of Destine Preparatory Charter School, serving approximately 145 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,202 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Destine Preparatory Charter School
What grades does Destine Preparatory Charter School serve?
Destine Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Destine Preparatory Charter School?
Destine Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destine Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Destine Preparatory Charter School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Destine Preparatory Charter School rank in NY?
Destine Preparatory Charter School ranks #4,202 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Destine Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Destine Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Destine Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Destine Preparatory Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Destine Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Destine Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Destine Preparatory Charter School?
82.1% of students at Destine Preparatory Charter 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (518) 394-1643
- Area population (ZIP 12305)
- 7,764
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 12305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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