ALBANY SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

www.albanyschools.org/schools/ash

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Albany School of Humanities (ASH) is a public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5, located in the Whitehall neighborhood of Albany, New York. As part of the City School District of Albany, the school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." The school’s name reflects its distinct educational focus, which integrates arts, culture, and social-emotional learning into the daily classroom experience to foster creativity and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic offerings, ASH is characterized by a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school prioritizes creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to be curious and engaged learners. Through its connection to the broader Albany City School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining a personalized atmosphere that aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future educational endeavors.

378

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALBANY SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	77
Black	148
Asian	37
Two or More	42

Black
148 (39.2%)
Hispanic
77 (20.4%)
White
74 (19.6%)
Two or More
42 (11.1%)
Asian
37 (9.8%)

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)475-6575
Website:	http://www.albanyschools.org/schools/ash
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
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 59

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 64

Ungraded 15