Excellent
#175 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 4% in state
Elsmere Elementary School
Elementary School · Bethlehem Central School District · Delmar, NY
A Bethlehem Central School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
247 DELAWARE AVE, Delmar, NY 12054
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 81% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elsmere Elementary School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 81% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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
11.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elsmere 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,684
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,658/mo
College educated
68.4%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12054; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Hamagrael Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Albany School of HumanitiesEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Mater Christi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethlehem Central School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elsmere Elementary School is listed in BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elsmere Elementary School
Elsmere Elementary School is a public elementary school in Delmar, NY, part of Bethlehem Central School District, serving approximately 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elsmere Elementary School
What grades does Elsmere Elementary School serve?
Elsmere Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Elsmere Elementary School?
Elsmere Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsmere Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsmere Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elsmere Elementary School rank in NY?
Elsmere Elementary School ranks #175 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Elsmere Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elsmere Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Elsmere Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elsmere Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elsmere Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elsmere Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elsmere Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elsmere Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elsmere Elementary School?
11.3% of students at Elsmere 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
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (518) 439-4996
- Area population (ZIP 12054)
- 16,988
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 12054; 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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