Needs Improvement
#4571 of 4,742 schools in NY
William C Keane Elementary School
Elementary School · SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1252 ALBANY AVE, Schenectady, NY 12304
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,571 of 4,742
In Schenectady
#28 of 32
public schools
In district
#11 of 15
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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William C Keane Elementary School
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About William C Keane Elementary School
William C Keane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Schenectady, NY, part of SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. William C Keane Elementary School serves approximately 257 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. William C Keane Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,571 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for William C Keane Elementary School show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.3 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.0
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, William C Keane Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
72% of students at William C Keane Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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William C Keane Elementary School — Students at William C Keane Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.2/10.
How William C Keane Elementary School Compares
See how William C Keane Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1252 ALBANY AVE, Schenectady, NY 12304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William C Keane Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HILLSIDE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Schenectady, see our Schenectady schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,688
Median Home Value
$171,500
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
Population
22,027
College Educated
24.8%
Homeownership
59.6%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Median Age
42
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| L P QUINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tupper Lake, NY | 3.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about William C Keane Elementary School
What grades does William C Keane Elementary School serve?
William C Keane Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend William C Keane Elementary School?
William C Keane Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William C Keane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William C Keane Elementary School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William C Keane Elementary School rank in NY?
William C Keane Elementary School ranks #4,571 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is William C Keane Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William C Keane Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 William C Keane Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William C Keane Elementary School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William C Keane Elementary School a charter school?
No, William C Keane Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William C Keane Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William C Keane Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William C Keane Elementary School?
71.6% of students at William C Keane 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.4%
- Phone
- (518) 881-3960
Resources & Links
District
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 9,185
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,147
- District Rank
- #11 of 15
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