PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.albanyschools.org/schools/pinehills

363 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Hills Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany, New York. Serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth, the school is part of the City School District of Albany. It is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school places a strong focus on community engagement and fostering partnerships between families, staff, and local organizations. By offering a range of programs—including arts, athletics, and academic support services—Pine Hills aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence, encouraging involvement through various events and regular communication via the district’s official website.

363

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	86
Black	130
Asian	46
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
130 (35.8%)
Hispanic
86 (23.7%)
White
65 (17.9%)
Asian
46 (12.7%)
Two or More
31 (8.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)475-6725
Website:	http://www.albanyschools.org/schools/pinehills
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 71