KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CLIFTON PARK, NY with about 458 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Clifton Park, New York, serving students in grades K–5. It is part of the Shenendehowa Central School District, one of the largest and most well-regarded districts in the region. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with diverse extracurricular opportunities, Karigon aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
The school benefits from being a cornerstone of the Shenendehowa community, characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative teaching staff. Karigon places a strong focus on building a sense of belonging and community, often highlighting character education alongside core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. With its commitment to inclusive practices and modern educational resources, the school strives to meet the individual needs of every child, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for life-long learning.
For more information, contact KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 881-0530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065-3695
(518) 881-0530
http://www.shenet.org
KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in CLIFTON PARK, NY with about 458 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:
- 458
- Teachers:
- 26.51
- 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 458 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.5%
- Asian
- 9.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.