LATHAM RIDGE SCHOOL

www.northcolonie.org/lathamridge

455 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Latham Ridge Elementary School, located in Latham, New York, is part of the North Colonie Central School District. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to ensure each student reaches their full potential.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Latham Ridge is known for its strong sense of community and inclusive culture. The school actively promotes character development and encourages students to become responsible, engaged citizens through various programs and extracurricular activities. By leveraging the resources of the North Colonie district, Latham Ridge aims to create a nurturing space that prepares its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a warm, welcoming "neighborhood school" feel.

455

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LATHAM RIDGE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	21
Black	24
Asian	104
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
272 (59.8 %)
Asian
104 (22.9 %)
Two or More
33 (7.3 %)
Black
24 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	NORTH COLONIE CSD
Phone:	(518)785-3211
Website:	http://www.northcolonie.org/lathamridge
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 58

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 85