GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ALBANY, NY with about 514 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on South Pearl Street in Albany, New York, is a core institution within the City School District of Albany. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As a neighborhood-based elementary school, it plays a vital role in the South End of Albany, striving to provide its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their middle and high school years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and the implementation of varied instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. By leveraging resources from the broader Albany school district, Giffen Memorial works to integrate technology into the classroom and maintain a curriculum aligned with state standards. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on building partnerships with local families and community organizations, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere that encourages both educational excellence and personal character development for every child who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 475-6650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.