JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jessie T. Zoller Elementary School is a public school located in Schenectady, New York, serving students within the Schenectady City School District. Situated on Lancaster Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a diverse urban school district, Zoller Elementary focuses on providing its student body with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Schenectady City School District, which prioritizes equity, innovation, and high expectations for all learners. With a commitment to preparing students for a rapidly changing world, Jessie T. Zoller utilizes a comprehensive curriculum supported by various district resources. Families and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic programs, and district updates through the official Schenectady City School District website.

439

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	95
Black	95
Asian	93
Two or More	55
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
95 (21.6%)
Black
95 (21.6%)
Asian
93 (21.2%)
White
92 (21.0%)
Two or More
55 (12.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)

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:	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)881-3880
Website:	http://schenectadyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 62

Ungraded 13