GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
471 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Gordon Creek Elementary School is a public institution located in Ballston Spa, New York, serving students within the Ballston Spa Central School District. As a foundational part of the district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a love for learning through dedicated instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on building a sense of community among students, staff, and families.
The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Ballston Spa community, often coordinating its goals with the broader district initiatives to ensure a seamless educational trajectory for children as they progress through their primary years. By maintaining active communication with parents and leveraging local resources, Gordon Creek Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing character development alongside core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The facility serves as a neighborhood hub that values diversity, inclusivity, and the holistic growth of every child.
The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Ballston Spa community, often coordinating its goals with the broader district initiatives to ensure a seamless educational trajectory for children as they progress through their primary years. By maintaining active communication with parents and leveraging local resources, Gordon Creek Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing character development alongside core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The facility serves as a neighborhood hub that values diversity, inclusivity, and the holistic growth of every child.
471
Total Students
39.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 386 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Black | 13 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 27 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White386 (82.0 %)
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Hispanic38 (8.1 %)
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Two or More27 (5.7 %)
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Black13 (2.8 %)
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Asian6 (1.3 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
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: | BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (518)884-7270 |
| Website: | http://www.bscsd.org/gordon.cfm |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 471 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 109 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 2 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
67
Grade 1
73
Grade 2
77
Grade 3
83
Grade 4
77
Grade 5
86
Ungraded
8
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 67 |
| Grade 1 | 73 |
| Grade 2 | 77 |
| Grade 3 | 83 |
| Grade 4 | 77 |
| Grade 5 | 86 |
| Ungraded | 8 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 237 | 50.3% |
| Male | 234 | 49.7% |
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