CHANGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHANGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BALLSTON LAKE, NY with about 541 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, CHANGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.
CHANGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Ballston Lake, New York, is part of the Shenendehowa Central School District, one of the most prominent and highly regarded school systems in the Capital Region. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The curriculum is comprehensive, encouraging critical thinking and creativity while utilizing the resources and professional development standards set by the broader Shenendehowa district.
Beyond the classroom, Chango Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent engagement. The school frequently emphasizes the "Shen spirit," focusing on character education and creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners. By leveraging the district’s extensive extracurricular opportunities and technological integration, Chango provides a well-rounded foundation intended to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the upper levels of the Shenendehowa school system.
For more information, contact CHANGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 881-0520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BALLSTON LAKE, NY 12019-9010
(518) 881-0520
http://www.shenet.org
CHANGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in BALLSTON LAKE, NY with about 541 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 541
- Teachers:
- 33.61
- 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 541 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHANGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.0%
- Asian
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
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.