ROOTS ACADEMY AT WEST HILL

www.albanyschools.org/schools/roots

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy, located on Clinton Avenue in Albany, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the City School District of Albany. The academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its diverse student population. By focusing on foundational skills and literacy, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they progress through their educational journeys.

As part of the broader Albany City School District, the academy utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while incorporating various enrichment programs designed to engage young learners. The school places a significant emphasis on building a strong school-home partnership, encouraging family involvement to help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and life at home. Through its commitment to achievement and community, Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy strives to provide an equitable and inclusive educational experience for all children in the neighborhood.

283

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROOTS ACADEMY AT WEST HILL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	59
Black	122
Asian	55
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

Black
122 (43.3%)
Hispanic
59 (20.9%)
Asian
55 (19.5%)
Two or More
27 (9.6%)
White
18 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)475-6700
Website:	http://www.albanyschools.org/schools/roots
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
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 41

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 42