VAN SCHAICK ISLAND SCHOOL

150 CONTINENTAL AVE
COHOES, NY 12047

www.cohoes.org/vanschaick

124 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Schaick Island School, located at 150 Continental Avenue in Cohoes, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Cohoes City School District. Situated on the historic Van Schaick Island, the school fosters a close-knit, community-focused learning environment. It is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Cohoes school system, the institution places a strong focus on inclusive practices and student engagement. The school leverages its location and district resources to provide a variety of academic supports, extracurricular opportunities, and a curriculum aligned with New York State learning standards. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, families, and the community, Van Schaick Island School aims to nurture well-rounded, lifelong learners within a supportive and culturally responsive atmosphere.

124

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN SCHAICK ISLAND SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	11
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	18

White
77 (62.1%)
Two or More
18 (14.5%)
Black
16 (12.9%)
Hispanic
11 (8.9%)
Asian
2 (1.6%)

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:	COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)237-2828
Website:	http://www.cohoes.org/vanschaick
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
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 28

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 18