MILTON TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

200 WOOD RD
BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020

www.bscsd.org/mtnorth.cfm

391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Milton Terrace Elementary School is a public school located in Ballston Spa, New York, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Ballston Spa Central School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its pupils. It emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active participation from families and the surrounding community to enhance the overall learning experience.

Academically, Milton Terrace focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with New York State learning standards while integrating technology and creative instructional strategies. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant culture through various extracurricular activities and character-building programs aimed at helping students develop both as learners and as responsible members of the community. With its emphasis on fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Milton Terrace serves as a foundational institution for the Ballston Spa area, dedicated to preparing young students for success in middle school and beyond.

391

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MILTON TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	23
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
334 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.9 %)
Two or More
19 (4.9 %)
Black
8 (2.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)884-7210
Website:	http://www.bscsd.org/mtnorth.cfm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 68

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 58