SHAKER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.southcolonieschools.org

348 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Shaker Road Elementary School, located at 512 Albany Shaker Road in Albany, New York, is a key component of the South Colonie Central School District. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and the cultivation of a community-focused atmosphere, ensuring that students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of the broader South Colonie school system, which is known for its commitment to academic excellence, extracurricular enrichment, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By prioritizing parent-teacher collaboration and holistic student well-being, Shaker Road Elementary strives to create a balanced educational experience. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school events, or district-wide policies can find further information through their official website at [www.southcolonieschools.org](http://www.southcolonieschools.org).

348

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHAKER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	42
Black	16
Asian	61
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
198 (56.9 %)
Asian
61 (17.5 %)
Hispanic
42 (12.1 %)
Two or More
29 (8.3 %)
Black
16 (4.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)458-1440
Website:	http://www.southcolonieschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 73

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 70