TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL) school district, located in TROY, NY with about 500 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 35 teachers, TAMARAC 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.

TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Troy, New York, serves as the primary elementary education hub for the Brunswick Central School District (commonly known as Brittonkill). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a foundational curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional development. By maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle and high school within the district’s integrated K-12 system.

Beyond its academic core, Tamarac Elementary is known for its commitment to the surrounding community and its focus on the "Tamarac" identity, which encourages school spirit and student participation. The school offers various extracurricular programs and resources designed to cater to diverse learning styles and interests. As part of the Brittonkill Central School District, the school benefits from a centralized administrative approach that promotes consistency, collaborative learning, and a long-term vision for student success throughout their tenure in the district.

For more information, contact TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 279-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.