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Craig Elementary School in Schenectady, NY
(KG-05 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 77
Address
 2566 BALLTOWN RD
Schenectady, NY 12309
Telephone
(518) 377-0156
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Website
http://www.niskyschools.org
City-data.com school rating
77
Students
400
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
25.0
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
41
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
9
School district
NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Charter school
No
Title I status
Title I targeted assistance school
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL (1.0 miles):

92
HILLSIDE SCHOOL (1.8 miles):

86
VAN ANTWERP MIDDLE SCHOOL (1.7 miles):

85
GLENCLIFF SCHOOL (1.7 miles):

81
Craig Elementary School:

77
JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.2 miles):

33
SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL (1.6 miles):

26
HOWE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL CENTER (1.9 miles):

23
YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.5 miles):

6
Craig Elementary School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Schenectady County:

48
Schenectady:

44
Craig Elementary School:

77

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 400
Enrollment in 2015: 411
Enrollment in 2014: 414
Enrollment in 2013: 411
Enrollment in 2012: 384
Enrollment in 2011: 396
Enrollment in 2010: 409
Enrollment in 2009: 405
Enrollment in 2008: 428
Enrollment in 2007: 445
Enrollment in 2006: 448
Enrollment in 2005: 444
Enrollment in 2004: 411
Enrollment in 2003: 413
Enrollment in 2002: 373
Enrollment in 2001: 361
Enrollment in 2000: 360
Enrollment in 1999: 379

Craig Elementary School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeKGG01G02G03G04G05Total
All students576867717463400
Female students333028312929180
Male students243839404534220
Asian students13151123171392
Hispanic students24414217
Black students23312213
White students384548445046271
Two or More Races students21121 - 7

Enrollment by grade:
Kindergarten enrollment: 57
1st grade enrollment: 68
2nd grade enrollment: 67
3rd grade enrollment: 71
4th grade enrollment: 74
5th grade enrollment: 63

Craig Elementary School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 180 (45.0%)
Craig Elementary School:

45.0%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 220 (55.0%)
School:

55.0%
State:

47.5%

Craig Elementary School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
Asian enrollment: 92 (23.0%)
Here:

23.0%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 17 (4.3%)
School:

4.3%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 13 (3.3%)
Craig Elementary School:

3.3%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 271 (67.8%)
School:

67.8%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 7 (1.8%)
Here:

1.8%
New York:

2.9%

Craig Elementary School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 50 (12.5%)
Craig Elementary School:

12.5%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 41 (10.3%)
Craig Elementary School:

10.3%
State:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 9 (2.3%)
School:

2.3%
New York:

4.8%

Craig Elementary School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Common Branch: 22

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 25

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 3
Number of FTE school counselors: 0.2
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 5
Number of FTE nurses: 1
Number of FTE psychologists: 1.2
Number of FTE social workers: 0.2

Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

16.0
New York:

14.0
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 4

Total number of classes taught: 51


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1

Craig Elementary School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $2,092,215
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 26.2 (Salary Expenditures: $1,889,406)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 5.8 (Salary Expenditures: $221,800)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 1.8 (Salary Expenditures: $238,676)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 1 (Salary Expenditures: $113,701)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $29,338
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $2,665,780
  • Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $2,154,871
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 5.8 (Salary Expenditures: $221,800)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 1.8 (Salary Expenditures: $238,676)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 1 (Salary Expenditures: $113,701)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds: $129,181

Limited English Proficiency:
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Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 20 (male: 11, female: 9)
  • Asian: 16 (male: 11, female: 5)
  • White: 2 (all female)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)

Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.

Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 27 (male: 19, female: 8)
  • Asian: 4 (all female)
  • White: 23 (male: 19, female: 4)
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2

Retention:
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(State average from 490 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained
Total number of students retained in 2nd grade: 2 (all male)
  • Asian: 2

Percent of 2nd grade students retained
Here:

3.0%
New York:

4.9%

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,439 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All318
  • Males311
  • Females328
  • Asian322
  • White321
  • IDEA276
ELA students tested with valid scores: 72
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 318

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

56%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 19%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%

19%
25%
49%
7%

    MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All326
  • Males326
  • Females327
  • Asian351
  • White327
  • IDEA289
Math students tested with valid scores: 73
Computed mean of student Math scores: 326

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

67%
State:

49%

Students scoring at Level 1: 14%
Students scoring at Level 2: 19%
Students scoring at Level 3: 26%
Students scoring at Level 4: 41%

14%
19%
26%
41%
4th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All309
  • Males305
  • Females314
  • White309
  • IDEA252
ELA students tested with valid scores: 66
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 309

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

38%
State:

41%

Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 15%

21%
41%
23%
15%

    MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All313
  • Males315
  • Females311
  • White314
  • IDEA256
Math students tested with valid scores: 72
Computed mean of student Math scores: 313

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

58%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 22%
Students scoring at Level 2: 19%
Students scoring at Level 3: 33%
Students scoring at Level 4: 25%

22%
19%
33%
25%

    SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All83
  • Males82
  • Females83
  • White85
  • IDEA51
Science students tested with valid scores: 75
Computed mean of student Science scores: 83

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

93%
New York:

87%

Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 3%
Students scoring at Level 3: 33%
Students scoring at Level 4: 60%

4%
3%
33%
60%
5th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All320
  • Males315
  • Females329
  • Asian327
  • White321
ELA students tested with valid scores: 67
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 320

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

61%
State:

35%

Students scoring at Level 1: 18%
Students scoring at Level 2: 21%
Students scoring at Level 3: 33%
Students scoring at Level 4: 28%

18%
21%
33%
28%

    MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All332
  • Males334
  • Females328
  • Asian348
  • White329
Math students tested with valid scores: 69
Computed mean of student Math scores: 332

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

67%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 10%
Students scoring at Level 2: 23%
Students scoring at Level 3: 38%
Students scoring at Level 4: 29%

10%
23%
38%
29%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,219 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Craig Elementary School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

80%
State:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 80%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

20%
80%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 9
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

67%
State:

42%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 11%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 22%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 56%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 11%

11%
22%
56%
11%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

100%
New York:

63%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 71%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 29%

71%
29%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

80%
New York:

60%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 20%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 60%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 20%

20%
60%
20%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All188
  • Males189
  • White195
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 76
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

188
State:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 177
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All150
  • Males150
  • Females151
  • Asian162
  • White152
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 440
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 92%

Performance Index (PI):

150
State:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 101
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All132
  • Males120
  • Females149
  • Asian129
  • White139
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 441
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 90%

Performance Index (PI):

132
New York:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 103

Health & Safety


Offenses:
(State average from 1,445 schools)
An incident refers to a specific criminal act involving one or more victims and offenders. For example, if two students are robbed without a weapon, at the same time and place, this is classified as two robbery victimizations but only one robbery without a weapon incident

A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.

Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
At least one incident at this school that involved a shooting: No
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No

Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 10


Total incidents per 1,000 students
School:

25.0
New York:

55.5

Harassment & Bullying:
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(State average from 1,117 schools)
An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived race, color or national origin. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin constitutes racial harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of religion refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived religion. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of religion constitutes religious harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived sexual orientation. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of sexual orientation constitutes sexual orientation harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 3
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin per 1,000 students
Craig Elementary School:

7.5
New York:

3.3
Students reported as harassed or bullied on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 4 (all male)
  • Asian: 2
  • Two or More Races: 2
Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2

Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation per 1,000 students
Craig Elementary School:

2.5
New York:

1.7

Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of religion: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of religion per 1,000 students
School:

2.5
New York:

0.3


Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • Hispanic2
  • Asian10
  • Black4
  • White19
  • Multirace2
  • LEP4
  • IDEA7
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 37 (male: 18, female: 19)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • Asian: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 19 (male: 11, female: 8)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Here:

92.5
New York:

179.4

Restraint and Seclusion:
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(State average from 355 schools)
Physical restraint refers to a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move his or her torso, arms, legs, or head freely. The term physical restraint does not include a physical escort. Physical escort means a temporary touching or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder or back for the purpose of inducing a student who is acting out to walk to a safe location.
Total Number of students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2

Students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
Craig Elementary School:

5.0
State:

23.1

Suspensions:
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(State average from 569 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
In-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his or her regular classroom(s) for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes, but remains under the direct supervision of school personnel. Direct supervision means school personnel are physically in the same location as students under their supervision.
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 5 (all male)
  • White: 5
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2
Students without disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 1

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
Craig Elementary School:

2.5
New York:

29.4
Students with disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
Students with disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2

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