ALTAMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

117 GRAND ST
ALTAMONT, NY 12009

www.guilderlandschools.org/altamont-elementary-school

295 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Altamont Elementary School is a public institution located in the village of Altamont, New York, and serves as one of the elementary schools within the Guilderland Central School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for students in the primary grades. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school aims to foster a love for learning while preparing children to transition successfully into the district's middle and high school programs.

As part of the Guilderland Central School District, Altamont Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of a larger, highly regarded school system while maintaining a small-school atmosphere. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, which are central to its operational philosophy. With a commitment to comprehensive education, the school integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population within a supportive suburban setting.

295

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTAMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	19
Black	1
Asian	27
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
236 (80.0%)
Asian
27 (9.2%)
Hispanic
19 (6.4%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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)861-8528
Website:	http://www.guilderlandschools.org/altamont-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 53

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 58