GLENCLIFF SCHOOL

www.niskyschools.org

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glencliff School is a public elementary school located in Rexford, New York, serving students within the Niskayuna Central School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes academic excellence while focusing on the holistic development of its students, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and positive social interaction.

As part of the Niskayuna district, Glencliff benefits from the resources and collaborative educational approach of a highly regarded school system. The curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards, with an added focus on enrichment programs that help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By maintaining strong communication between staff, parents, and the surrounding community, Glencliff School aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to succeed academically and grow personally.

355

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLENCLIFF SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	23
Black	22
Asian	47
Two or More	25

White
238 (67.0 %)
Asian
47 (13.2 %)
Two or More
25 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
23 (6.5 %)
Black
22 (6.2 %)

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:	NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)399-2323
Website:	http://www.niskyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
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 61

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 55