ROESSLEVILLE SCHOOL

www.southcolonieschools.org

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Roessleville Elementary School is a public school located in Albany, New York, serving students in the South Colonie Central School District. As a foundational part of the district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. It serves as a hub for local families, adhering to the broader district mission of fostering a sense of belonging while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet New York State learning standards while incorporating modern educational practices to engage young learners. Beyond the classroom, Roessleville encourages parent and community engagement through various school-sponsored programs and events. By leveraging the resources of the South Colonie School District, Roessleville aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances foundational academic skills—such as literacy and mathematics—with extracurricular opportunities that support the diverse needs and interests of its student body.

368

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROESSLEVILLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	64
Black	53
Asian	59
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	4

White
165 (44.8%)
Hispanic
64 (17.4%)
Asian
59 (16.0%)
Black
53 (14.4%)
Two or More
23 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)

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)459-2157
Website:	http://www.southcolonieschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 53

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 71