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.
471
Total Students
39.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White386
Hispanic38
Black13
Asian6
Two or More27
American Indian1
  • White
    386 (82.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten67
Grade 173
Grade 277
Grade 383
Grade 477
Grade 586
Ungraded8
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23750.3%
Male23449.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)