THOMAS S O'BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

www.albanyschools.org

250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas S. O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST), located at 94 Delaware Avenue in Albany, New York, is a unique elementary school within the City School District of Albany. The school is widely recognized for its specialized academic focus, which integrates science, mathematics, and technology into the core curriculum. By providing students with hands-on learning experiences and early exposure to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts, the academy aims to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills from a young age.

Beyond its academic rigor, TOAST is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school emphasizes character development and collaborative learning, encouraging students to engage actively with their peers and local community. As a magnet-style school, it draws families from across the district who are seeking a focused learning environment that balances traditional education with modern technological literacy, preparing students for success in the increasingly digital landscape of the 21st century.

250

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS S O'BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	30
Black	103
Asian	66
Two or More	25

Black
103 (41.2 %)
Asian
66 (26.4 %)
Hispanic
30 (12.0 %)
White
26 (10.4 %)
Two or More
25 (10.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)475-6875
Website:	http://www.albanyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 54