ORENDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

970 RT 146
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065

www.shenet.org

537 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orenda Elementary School is a public school located in Clifton Park, New York, serving as part of the Shenendehowa Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in the elementary grades can develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, Orenda aims to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are well-equipped for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of the highly regarded Shenendehowa district, which provides students with access to robust resources, dedicated faculty, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The administration and staff place a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging active partnerships between parents, educators, and students to ensure a holistic educational experience. Through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices, Orenda Elementary strives to maintain high academic standards while nurturing the unique potential of every child in its community.

537

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORENDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	49
Black	9
Asian	32
Two or More	32

White
415 (77.3 %)
Hispanic
49 (9.1 %)
Asian
32 (6.0 %)
Two or More
32 (6.0 %)
Black
9 (1.7 %)

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)881-0550
Website:	http://www.shenet.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
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 71

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 89