WESTMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.guilderlandschools.org/westmere-elementary-school

528 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westmere Elementary School, located on Johnston Road in Albany, is a prominent member of the Guilderland Central School District. Serving students in the suburban Guilderland area, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-centered learning environment. The faculty and staff focus on fostering academic excellence while prioritizing the social-emotional development of their students, aiming to create a foundation for lifelong learning within a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Westmere places a strong emphasis on the partnership between home and school, encouraging active parental involvement through a dedicated PTA. The school leverages the resources of the broader Guilderland district to provide a well-rounded educational experience that includes opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology integration. By maintaining a focus on character development and individual student success, Westmere Elementary strives to prepare its young learners to be thoughtful and engaged citizens within their community.

528

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	71
Black	46
Asian	83
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
298 (56.4%)
Asian
83 (15.7%)
Hispanic
71 (13.4%)
Black
46 (8.7%)
Two or More
27 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)456-3771
Website:	http://www.guilderlandschools.org/westmere-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 88

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 94