ROSENDALE SCHOOL

www.niskyschools.org

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rosendale Elementary School is a public school located in Schenectady, New York, serving as part of the Niskayuna Central School District. Known for its focus on fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment, the school serves students from kindergarten through grade five. It is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth and creative exploration.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its active partnership with families. As a member of the Niskayuna district, Rosendale benefits from the district's strong reputation for high standards and student achievement. Through a variety of extracurricular programs, dedicated faculty, and a collaborative school culture, Rosendale Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and long-term academic success.

394

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROSENDALE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	28
Black	14
Asian	66
Two or More	28

White
258 (65.5 %)
Asian
66 (16.8 %)
Hispanic
28 (7.1 %)
Two or More
28 (7.1 %)
Black
14 (3.6 %)

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)377-3123
Website:	http://www.niskyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 57

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 77

Ungraded 2