RAPHAEL J MCNULTY ACADEMY FOR INTERN STUDIES & LITERACY

RAPHAEL J MCNULTY ACADEMY FOR INTERN STUDIES & LITERACY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in AMSTERDAM, NY with about 477 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 29 teachers, RAPHAEL J MCNULTY ACADEMY FOR INTERN STUDIES & LITERACY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Raphael J. McNulty Academy for International Studies & Literacy, located in Amsterdam, New York, is a public elementary school within the Greater Amsterdam School District. As a magnet-style school, it distinguishes itself by integrating a specialized focus on global awareness and literacy development into its core curriculum. The academy aims to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students to succeed in a diverse, interconnected world by emphasizing the importance of reading, writing, and cultural understanding from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, McNulty Academy is deeply rooted in the Amsterdam community, serving as a hub for student engagement and collaborative learning. The school utilizes its affiliation with the Greater Amsterdam School District to offer various resources and programs designed to support student growth and equity. By fostering a learning environment that values both local identity and international perspectives, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, inquisitive, and literate students ready for future success.

For more information, contact RAPHAEL J MCNULTY ACADEMY FOR INTERN STUDIES & LITERACY at (518) 843-4773 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.