TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in TROY, NY with about 606 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 43 teachers, TURNPIKE 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.

TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Troy, New York, serving students within the Lansingburgh Central School District. As part of this district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lansingburgh Central School District, which aims to prepare students for success in a global society through inclusive and equitable educational practices. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central resources and initiatives, Turnpike Elementary emphasizes building strong home-school partnerships and fostering a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

For more information, contact TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 233-6822 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

55 NEW TURNPIKE RD
TROY, NY 12182-3295
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TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TROY, NY with about 606 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
606
Teachers:
43.01
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

* 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 606 students

White
56.9%
Black or African American
16.0%
Hispanic/Latino
13.4%
Two or more races
12.5%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.