ARONGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

489 CLIFTON PK CTR RD
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065

www.shenet.org

601 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arongen Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Clifton Park, New York, serving students in the Shenendehowa Central School District. As part of a highly regarded district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its dedicated faculty and a curriculum that aligns with New York State standards, aiming to prepare children for future educational success through a mix of core instruction, extracurricular enrichment, and community engagement.

The school benefits from its location within the larger Shenendehowa community, which is characterized by strong parental involvement and active administrative support. By utilizing the district’s extensive resources and technology integration, Arongen Elementary provides a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find comprehensive information on the official website, [www.shenet.org](http://www.shenet.org).

601

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARONGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	58
Black	31
Asian	81
Two or More	51

White
380 (63.2 %)
Asian
81 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
58 (9.7 %)
Two or More
51 (8.5 %)
Black
31 (5.2 %)

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:	SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)881-0510
Website:	http://www.shenet.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 94

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 112