Is Latham Ridge School a good school?

Latham Ridge School ranks 795 th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Latham Ridge School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Latham Ridge School.

What is the racial makeup of Latham Ridge School?

Students at Latham Ridge School are 60% White, 23% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Latham Ridge School attend?

Students who attend Latham Ridge School usually go on to attend: Middle : Shaker Middle School High : Shaker High School

Latham Ridge School

Summary:

Latham Ridge School is an elementary school in Latham, New York, serving 455 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the North Colonie Central School District, which is ranked 194 out of 866 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Latham Ridge School stands out for its diverse student population, with 59.78% White, 5.27% African American, 4.62% Hispanic, and 22.86% Asian students. The school also demonstrates strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Math on the New York State Assessments. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 50% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 45.09%, and 79.27% were proficient or better in Math, significantly higher than the state average of 49.69%. Latham Ridge School has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 30% of New York elementary schools.

While Latham Ridge School's overall performance is impressive, the school's rankings for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with special needs or low socioeconomic status, have been more inconsistent. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of these student populations to ensure equitable outcomes. Additionally, the school's racial diversity has declined in recent years, with the percentage of White students increasing from 65.16% in 2020-2021 to 59.78% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of Asian students has decreased. The school should continue to monitor this trend to maintain a diverse and inclusive environment.

Detail:

Public K-5

6 Mercer Ave
Latham, NY 12110-3304

(518) 785-3211

District: North Colonie Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
795^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,521

Students who attend Latham Ridge School usually attend:

Middle:	Shaker Middle School
High:	Shaker High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 455

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.8%

Asian:

22.9%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Latham Ridge School ranks better than 67.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the North Colonie Central School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.8%), Asian (22.9%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Latham Ridge School is 12.3, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the North Colonie Central School District. (See more...)

Compare Latham Ridge School employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Latham Ridge School is $12,521. 4 elementary schools in the North Colonie Central School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Latham Ridge School:

SchoolDigger ranks Latham Ridge School 795^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Latham Ridge School in the ranking list.)

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North Colonie Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Colonie Central School District 194^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Latham Ridge School

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Rank History for all students at Latham Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2011	64.74	857^th	2286	62.5%
2012	71.21	676^th	2320	70.9%
2013	60.84	834^th	2325	64.1%
2014	73.23	566^th	2345	75.9%
2015	76.03	504^th	2352	78.6%
2016	66.54	734^th	2366	69.0%
2017	76.14	494^th	2386	79.3%
2018	73.21	567^th	2395	76.3%
2019	75.03	548^th	2413	77.3%
2021	75.51	470^th	2201	78.6%
2022	68.28	706^th	2434	71.0%
2023	64.95	795^th	2439	67.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Latham Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.90	25^th	180	86.1%
2022	81.54	58^th	289	79.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Latham Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	63.39	169^th	860	80.3%
2021	68.55	92^nd	454	79.7%
2022	66.42	207^th	1027	79.8%
2023	48.26	411^th	1001	58.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Latham Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	53.29	673^rd	1941	65.3%
2019	71.73	270^th	1859	85.5%
2022	27.64	1649^th	2031	18.8%
2023	39.96	1088^th	2016	46.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Latham Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	54.64	785^th	2045	61.6%
2019	51.50	840^th	2032	58.7%
2021	54.07	683^rd	1678	59.3%
2022	38.54	1276^th	2099	39.2%
2023	28.74	1523^rd	2041	25.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Latham Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	72.87	550^th	2338	76.5%
2019	71.35	608^th	2357	74.2%
2021	75.24	384^th	1955	80.4%
2022	73.44	554^th	2401	76.9%
2023	73.00	581^st	2403	75.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Latham Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	69.29	638^th	2340	72.7%
2019	75.48	494^th	2358	79.1%
2021	70.31	518^th	1961	73.6%
2022	61.52	852^nd	2400	64.5%
2023	57.70	950^th	2400	60.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Latham Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	66.12	207^th	601	65.6%
2019	61.62	241^st	548	56.0%
2021	56.77	220^th	430	48.8%
2022	58.36	327^th	671	51.3%
2023	55.04	305^th	605	49.6%

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Rank History for White students at Latham Ridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	54.78	654^th	1408	53.6%
2019	53.67	616^th	1338	54.0%
2021	60.85	493^rd	1224	59.7%
2022	46.72	773^rd	1399	44.7%
2023	50.93	688^th	1337	48.5%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Latham Ridge School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	304	14	54	12	1	n/a	n/a	3	388
2013	313	11	72	16	0	1	16	0	429
2014	295	11	80	10	0	0	14	0	410
2015	325	13	83	13	0	0	20	0	454
2016	342	15	76	12	1	0	24	0	470
2017	340	11	99	13	1	0	28	0	492
2018	350	9	98	17	1	0	39	0	514
2019	357	18	113	16	1	0	36	0	541
2020	351	15	114	17	1	0	31	0	529
2021	346	22	116	20	1	0	26	0	531
2022	289	19	108	21	1	0	25	0	463
2023	272	24	104	21	1	0	33	0	455

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Latham Ridge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	388	28.0	13.8	11.9
2013	429	28.0	15.3	19.1
2014	410	29.0	14.1	14.4
2015	454	30.0	15.1	20.7
2016	470	33.0	14.2	23.2
2017	492	33.7	14.5	21.1
2018	514	34.0	15.1	25.5
2019	541	35.0	15.4	25.7
2020	529	43.0	12.3	25.7
2021	531	40.9	12.9	23.2
2022	463	33.3	13.8	21
2023	455	36.9	12.3	22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Latham Ridge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	388	28.0	13.8	11.9
2013	429	28.0	15.3	19.1
2014	410	29.0	14.1	14.4
2015	454	30.0	15.1	20.7
2016	470	33.0	14.2	23.2
2017	492	33.7	14.5	21.1
2018	514	34.0	15.1	25.5
2019	541	35.0	15.4	25.7
2020	529	43.0	12.3	25.7
2021	531	40.9	12.9	23.2
2022	463	33.3	13.8	21
2023	455	36.9	12.3	22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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