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#4632 of 4,742 schools in NY
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Elementary School · Albany City School District · Albany, NY
An Albany City School District elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
274 S PEARL ST, Albany, NY 12202
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (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
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Giffen Memorial 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,693/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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
$49,684
Median home value
$139,800
Median rent
$1,012/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
25.7%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Albany Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.9 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Delaware Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Albany AcademiesPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 671 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Albany City School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #15 of 15
- District spending per student
- $28,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Giffen Memorial Elementary School is listed in ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Giffen Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, NY, part of Albany City School District, serving approximately 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,632 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Giffen Memorial Elementary School
What grades does Giffen Memorial Elementary School serve?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Giffen Memorial Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Giffen Memorial Elementary School rank in NY?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School ranks #4,632 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Giffen Memorial Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Giffen Memorial Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Giffen Memorial Elementary School a charter school?
No, Giffen Memorial Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Giffen Memorial Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Giffen Memorial Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
82.8% of students at Giffen Memorial 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
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.9%
- Phone
- (518) 475-6650
- Area population (ZIP 12202)
- 9,500
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 12202; 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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