TESAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

970 RT 146
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065

www.shenet.org

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tesago Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Clifton Park, New York, and operates as part of the Shenendehowa Central School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school’s curriculum emphasizes academic excellence while prioritizing the social and emotional development of its young learners, preparing them for future success within the broader Shenendehowa district.

The school is known for its active and involved community, which includes a dedicated staff and a highly supportive parent base that frequently participates in school events and initiatives. By utilizing the resources of the Shenendehowa Central School District, Tesago offers a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests. For those looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide news, the official website at [www.shenet.org](http://www.shenet.org) serves as the primary hub for communication and resources.

385

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TESAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	24
Black	11
Asian	89
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
241 (62.6 %)
Asian
89 (23.1 %)
Hispanic
24 (6.2 %)
Two or More
19 (4.9 %)
Black
11 (2.9 %)
American Indian
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:	SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)881-0570
Website:	http://www.shenet.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 44

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 61

Ungraded 8