GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 8 School Road in Guilderland Center, New York, the Guilderland Central School District operates as an active, comprehensive public school system situated within a large suburban setting in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area. The district encompasses seven operational schools, offering a complete educational continuum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as ungraded educational services. Serving a student body of nearly 5,000 learners—with 4,955 students enrolled across its elementary, middle, and high school programs—the district provides a dynamic, balanced academic environment tailored to the needs of its growing suburban community.

To support its student population, the district maintains a robust and well-rounded operational workforce comprising over 1,827 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional leadership is led by approximately 896 full-time equivalent teachers, bolstered by 147 instructional aides who assist in classroom learning and specialized support. Additionally, a dedicated network of roughly 784 support staff members helps manage district operations, facilities, and student services. This generous staffing structure underscores Guilderland's commitment to delivering accessible resources, instructional support, and a high-quality educational experience for families, students, and educational researchers.
7
Total Schools
4,955
Total Students
895.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White3,304
Hispanic378
Black264
Asian758
Two or More226
American Indian10
Pacific Islander11
  • White
    3,304 (66.7%)
  • Asian
    758 (15.3%)
  • Hispanic
    378 (7.6%)
  • Black
    264 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    226 (4.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:4,955*
Teachers (FTE):895.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5