Excellent
#487 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 10% in state
Lake Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Saratoga Springs City Sd · Saratoga Springs, NY
A Saratoga Springs City Sd elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
126 LAKE AVE, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
- Math 83% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Avenue Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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).
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Where Lake Avenue 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,906/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saratoga Springs), 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
$98,374
Median home value
$419,200
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
55%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12866; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf School of Saratoga SpringsPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Caroline Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| St Clements Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Division Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 391 | 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.
Saratoga Springs City Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Avenue Elementary School is listed in SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Avenue Elementary School
Lake Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saratoga Springs, NY, part of Saratoga Springs City Sd, serving approximately 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #487 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Lake Avenue Elementary School serve?
Lake Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Avenue Elementary School?
Lake Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Avenue Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Avenue Elementary School rank in NY?
Lake Avenue Elementary School ranks #487 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Lake Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Lake Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Avenue Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lake Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lake Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Saratoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (518) 584-3678
- Area population (ZIP 12866)
- 39,657
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 12866; 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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