Craig Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2566 Balltown Rd, Schenectady, NY

Niskayuna Central School District

375 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Bill J. Anders

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
41%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 32	Full Time Teachers 32
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 50.9%	Female 49.1%
White 59.7%	Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%	Economically disadvantaged 19.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander 19.6%	Two or more races 9.5%
Limited English proficient 7.4%	Black 6.4%
Hispanic 4.2%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

6/26/2017

Great place the staff and parents are very involved in each child success.

5.0 parent

6/23/2013

We really could not ask for more from Craig. The support of the school community is overwhelming. It seems like children just blossom with the great love and dedication of its teachers and staff. We made the right decision id choosing to send our girls to this school. It is the best there is in the...

5.0 parent

11/22/2012

My son goes to this school. I would say that this school goes above and beyond. They treat academics and students as their first priority. There is a strict no bulling policy. They are very in touch with student needs. Excellent.Great environment, wonderful principal.

5.0 parent

11/27/2011

This is to update my earlier posting from February 20th, 2011. While we did experience numerous conflicts back then this matter has been brought to light to school administration and has calmed down substantially. The school itself and the teachers involved with my son have become very supportive an...

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Craig Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Schenectady, NY, in the Niskayuna neighborhood, and is served by the Niskayuna Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 375 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Craig Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $460,539. Discover additional schools in the area, like Niskayuna High School, Schenectady High School, Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School, and more. Learn more about what Schenectady has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Craig Elementary School.

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