GUILDERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2225 WESTERN AVE
GUILDERLAND, NY 12084

www.guilderlandschools.org/guilderlandt-elementary-school

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Guilderland Elementary School (GES) is a prominent educational institution located on Western Avenue in Guilderland, New York, serving as one of the primary elementary schools within the Guilderland Central School District. Known for its strong academic foundation, the school caters to students in the primary grades, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development. The school is highly regarded for its dedicated staff, small-group instructional approaches, and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigorous middle and high school programs that define the district.

Beyond academics, Guilderland Elementary is characterized by a vibrant school community that actively fosters parent and teacher involvement. The school places significant value on character education and inclusivity, ensuring that students feel safe, respected, and motivated to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. Situated in a suburban area, the school benefits from close proximity to local resources and a community that is deeply invested in maintaining high educational standards, making it a cornerstone of the broader Guilderland neighborhood.

475

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GUILDERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	33
Black	25
Asian	102
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	4

White
295 (62.1 %)
Asian
102 (21.5 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.9 %)
Black
25 (5.3 %)
Two or More
16 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

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:	GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)869-0293
Website:	http://www.guilderlandschools.org/guilderlandt-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 79

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 80