PHILIP J SCHUYLER ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY

www.albanyschools.org

287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy, located on Clinton Avenue in Albany, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the City School District of Albany. The academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its diverse student population. By focusing on foundational skills and literacy, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they progress through their educational journeys.

As part of the broader Albany City School District, the academy utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while incorporating various enrichment programs designed to engage young learners. The school places a significant emphasis on building a strong school-home partnership, encouraging family involvement to help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and life at home. Through its commitment to achievement and community, Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy strives to provide an equitable and inclusive educational experience for all children in the neighborhood.

287

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PHILIP J SCHUYLER ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	80
Black	114
Asian	48
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Black
114 (39.7 %)
Hispanic
80 (27.9 %)
Asian
48 (16.7 %)
Two or More
26 (9.1 %)
White
12 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

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)475-6700
Website:	http://www.albanyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 45