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VAN CORLAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2310 GUILDERLAND AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
436
Students
Total enrolled
$27,153
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 89% vs nat'l
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 436 students in grades PK–05 in SCHENECTADY, New York.
89% above average funding
District spends $27,153 per pupil, 89% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

VAN CORLAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in SCHENECTADY, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 436 students. The district invests $27,153 per student — 89% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at VAN CORLAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

436
Total Students
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
78%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution224 male · 212 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility78%
National avg 52% · 342 students
Student Composition
17%
22%
26%
21%
13%
Asian17%
White22%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black21%
Multiracial13%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 362601003591

Academic Outcomes at VAN CORLAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 40th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 12306

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,153Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$27,153
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,947
Student Support$5,159
Administration$3,258
Operations$4,073
Other$2,715
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $27,153 spent per student, an estimated $12,029 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
21%
State government
58.9%
Local (property tax)
21.2%
Federal programs
19.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $27,153/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 78% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPAIGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+6 more
↓
Middle
MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOLCENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySchenectady County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (518)370-8270
NCES ID: 362601003591
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SCHENECTADY seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL
2,743 students · 09–12
● 35 opp71% FRL
Mid
MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL
671 students · 06–08
81% FRL
Mid
CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
658 students · 06–08
75% FRL
Mid
ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
616 students · 06–08
● 35 opp
Elem
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
463 students · PK–05
72% FRL
Elem
JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
451 students · PK–05
● 35 opp69% FRL
Elem
PAIGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
420 students · PK–05
69% FRL
Elem
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
419 students · PK–05
District School Rankings
Location
2310 GUILDERLAND AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.