WILLIAM C KEANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.schenectady.k12.ny.us

284 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William C. Keane Elementary School is a public school located in Schenectady, New York, serving students within the Schenectady City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success through a combination of classroom instruction and community engagement.

As part of the broader Schenectady City School District, the school emphasizes the importance of family involvement and partnerships with the local community to enhance the educational experience. The school’s administration and faculty work to provide resources and programs that address the unique needs of their students, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can develop their talents and achieve their full potential. For further details regarding specific programs, school policies, or enrollment information, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official district website.

284

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM C KEANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	78
Black	52
Asian	89
Two or More	39

Asian
89 (31.3 %)
Hispanic
78 (27.5 %)
Black
52 (18.3 %)
Two or More
39 (13.7 %)
White
26 (9.2 %)

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:	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)881-3960
Website:	http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 41