DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

DELAWARE COMMUNITY 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 418 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 28 teachers, DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, located on Bertha Street in Albany, New York, is a primary educational institution within the City School District of Albany. Serving students in the surrounding neighborhood, the school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a community-focused school, it works to integrate families and local resources into the educational process, aiming to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares young students for future success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. By partnering with the broader Albany school system, DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL emphasizes equity and inclusivity, striving to ensure that all students have access to the support they need to thrive. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [albanyschools.org](http://www.albanyschools.org).

For more information, contact DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (518) 475-6750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

43 BERTHA ST
ALBANY, NY 12209-2102
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DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALBANY, NY with about 418 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
418
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 418 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.5%
Black or African American
24.4%
White
12.7%
Asian
12.2%
Two or more races
5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.