TESAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

970 RT 146
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065

www.shenet.org

361 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tesago Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Clifton Park, New York, and operates as part of the Shenendehowa Central School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school’s curriculum emphasizes academic excellence while prioritizing the social and emotional development of its young learners, preparing them for future success within the broader Shenendehowa district.

The school is known for its active and involved community, which includes a dedicated staff and a highly supportive parent base that frequently participates in school events and initiatives. By utilizing the resources of the Shenendehowa Central School District, Tesago offers a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests. For those looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide news, the official website at [www.shenet.org](http://www.shenet.org) serves as the primary hub for communication and resources.

361

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TESAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	14
Black	9
Asian	94
Two or More	27

White
217 (60.1%)
Asian
94 (26.0%)
Two or More
27 (7.5%)
Hispanic
14 (3.9%)
Black
9 (2.5%)

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)881-0570
Website:	http://www.shenet.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 66

Ungraded 7