SHAKER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.southcolonieschools.org

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Shaker Road Elementary School, located at 512 Albany Shaker Road in Albany, New York, is a key component of the South Colonie Central School District. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and the cultivation of a community-focused atmosphere, ensuring that students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of the broader South Colonie school system, which is known for its commitment to academic excellence, extracurricular enrichment, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By prioritizing parent-teacher collaboration and holistic student well-being, Shaker Road Elementary strives to create a balanced educational experience. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school events, or district-wide policies can find further information through their official website at [www.southcolonieschools.org](http://www.southcolonieschools.org).

354

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHAKER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	36
Black	23
Asian	48
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
218 (61.6%)
Asian
48 (13.6%)
Hispanic
36 (10.2%)
Two or More
27 (7.6%)
Black
23 (6.5%)
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:	SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)458-1440
Website:	http://www.southcolonieschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 65