Very Good
#1538 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 32% in state
Shatekon Elementary School
Elementary School · Shenendehowa Central School District · Clifton Park, NY
A Shenendehowa Central School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35 MAXWELL RD, Clifton Park, NY 12065
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shatekon Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shatekon 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average454/100K
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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
$115,681
Median home value
$356,900
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arongen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| The Sara Marie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Skano Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Tesago Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 397 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shenendehowa Central School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shatekon Elementary School is listed in SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shatekon Elementary School
Shatekon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clifton Park, NY, part of Shenendehowa Central School District, serving approximately 550 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,538 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shatekon Elementary School
What grades does Shatekon Elementary School serve?
Shatekon Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Shatekon Elementary School?
Shatekon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shatekon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shatekon Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shatekon Elementary School rank in NY?
Shatekon Elementary School ranks #1,538 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Shatekon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shatekon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Shatekon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shatekon Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shatekon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shatekon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shatekon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shatekon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shatekon Elementary School?
30.0% of students at Shatekon 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
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Saratoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (518) 881-0580
- Area population (ZIP 12065)
- 44,726
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 12065; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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