HILLSIDE SCHOOL

1100 CORNELIUS AVE
SCHENECTADY, NY 12309

www.niskyschools.org

383 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School, located at 1100 Cornelius Avenue in Schenectady, New York, is part of the Niskayuna Central School District. Serving students in the early elementary grades, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment that prioritizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. As a key component of the Niskayuna community, Hillside benefits from the district's strong reputation for high standards, professional faculty, and a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, encouraging active participation from both students and parents to create a vibrant, collaborative learning community. Beyond core academics, Hillside provides various resources and programs that promote inclusivity, character building, and creative engagement. By maintaining a close connection with the district’s broader goals and utilizing the resources provided at niskyschools.org, Hillside Elementary remains dedicated to creating an educational foundation that is both challenging and intellectually stimulating for its young learners.

383

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSIDE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	30
Black	23
Asian	47
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
247 (64.5%)
Asian
47 (12.3%)
Two or More
33 (8.6%)
Hispanic
30 (7.8%)
Black
23 (6.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)377-1856
Website:	http://www.niskyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 53

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 78

Ungraded 2