GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BALLSTON SPA, NY with about 512 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY 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.
GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public institution located in Ballston Spa, New York, serving students within the Ballston Spa Central School District. As a foundational part of the district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a love for learning through dedicated instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on building a sense of community among students, staff, and families.
The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Ballston Spa community, often coordinating its goals with the broader district initiatives to ensure a seamless educational trajectory for children as they progress through their primary years. By maintaining active communication with parents and leveraging local resources, Gordon Creek Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing character development alongside core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The facility serves as a neighborhood hub that values diversity, inclusivity, and the holistic growth of every child.
For more information, contact GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 884-7270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020-2291
(518) 884-7270
http://www.bscsd.org/gordon.cfm
GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in BALLSTON SPA, NY with about 512 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 512
- Teachers:
- 36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 512 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
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.