SKANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

970 RT 146
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065

www.shenet.org

524 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Skano Elementary School is a public school located in Clifton Park, New York, and serves as part of the Shenendehowa Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging the resources of a large, well-regarded school district, Skano offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while encouraging a strong sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Skano Elementary places a high priority on student engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. The school benefits from an active community and a staff focused on inclusive education, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Prospective parents and community members can visit their website at http://www.shenet.org to learn more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, and the district-wide initiatives that guide their educational mission.

524

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SKANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	38
Black	8
Asian	118
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
331 (63.2%)
Asian
118 (22.5%)
Hispanic
38 (7.3%)
Two or More
28 (5.3%)
Black
8 (1.5%)
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:	SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)881-0560
Website:	http://www.shenet.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 102