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#3267 of 4,742 schools in NY
Veeder Elementary School
Elementary School · South Colonie Central School District · Albany, NY
A South Colonie Central School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 VEEDER DR, Albany, NY 12205
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Veeder Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Veeder 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$89,270
Median home value
$264,200
Median rent
$1,405/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annur Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–11 | 1.0 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| River Run Community MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Birchwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Saddlewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 376 | 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.
South Colonie Central School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Veeder Elementary School is listed in SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veeder Elementary School
Veeder Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, NY, part of South Colonie Central School District, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,267 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veeder Elementary School
What grades does Veeder Elementary School serve?
Veeder Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Veeder Elementary School?
Veeder Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veeder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veeder Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veeder Elementary School rank in NY?
Veeder Elementary School ranks #3,267 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Veeder Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Veeder Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Veeder Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veeder Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Veeder Elementary School a charter school?
No, Veeder Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veeder Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Veeder Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veeder Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Veeder 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (518) 869-4661
- Area population (ZIP 12205)
- 25,912
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 12205; 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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