ABRAM LANSING SCHOOL

26 JAMES ST
COHOES, NY 12047

www.cohoes.org/abramlansing

326 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Abram Lansing Elementary School, located at 26 James Street in Cohoes, New York, is a vital component of the Cohoes City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its elementary-age population. The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students to be successful, contributing members of society through a curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills, critical thinking, and character development.

As a community-centered institution, Abram Lansing emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through various district-supported initiatives and extracurricular opportunities, Abram Lansing aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

326

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ABRAM LANSING SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	49
Black	40
Asian	2
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
198 (60.7 %)
Hispanic
49 (15.0 %)
Black
40 (12.3 %)
Two or More
36 (11.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
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:	COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)237-5044
Website:	http://www.cohoes.org/abramlansing
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 51

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 73

Ungraded 4