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Lake Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, Lake Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 393 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Saratoga Springs City School District, Lake Avenue consistently outperforms both the district and the state of New York in academic assessments.

Lake Avenue Elementary School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 10-15% of New York elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, 5th grade students at Lake Avenue had a 72.06% proficiency rate in ELA, compared to 61.81% for the district and 43.68% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for female, male, and white student subgroups, ranking in the top 10-20% statewide.

While Lake Avenue Elementary excels overall, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as multi-racial and special education students, is not as strong as its performance for other subgroups. Additionally, the school serves a relatively more affluent student population, with low rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby schools like Greenfield Elementary and Geyser Road Elementary. The school should continue to monitor and address any potential equity concerns to ensure all students have the opportunity to thrive.


Detail:

Public K-5

 126 Lake Ave
       Saratoga Springs, NY  12866-2497

(518) 584-3678

District: Saratoga Springs City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
276th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,517 Help


Students who attend Lake Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Maple Avenue Middle School
High:    Saratoga Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Two or more races:
6.5%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.9% Help


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Compare Details Lake Avenue Elementary School ranks better than 88.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Saratoga Springs City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Avenue Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Saratoga Springs City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Avenue Elementary School is $12,517, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Saratoga Springs City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Avenue Elementary School 276th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Lake Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Saratoga Springs City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saratoga Springs City School District 161st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.24 203rd 2206 90.8%
2007 85.05 120th 2219 94.6%
2008 81.03 274th 2227 87.7%
2009 84.30 79th 2257 96.5%
2010 85.56 171st 2263 92.4%
2011 88.39 135th 2286 94.1%
2012 87.29 158th 2320 93.2%
2013 84.56 271st 2325 88.3%
2014 84.68 259th 2345 89.0%
2015 91.33 118th 2352 95.0%
2016 87.57 197th 2366 91.7%
2017 88.64 179th 2386 92.5%
2018 90.93 129th 2395 94.6%
2019 94.35 97th 2413 96.0%
2021 90.32 109th 2201 95.0%
2022 93.50 107th 2434 95.6%
2023 82.96 379th 2439 84.5%
2024 86.92 276th 2445 88.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lake Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.07 18th 143 87.4%
2024 57.63 113th 279 59.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.00 133rd 1941 93.1%
2019 98.56 34th 1859 98.2%
2021 68.41 208th 1044 80.1%
2023 57.01 604th 2016 70.0%
2024 47.43 900th 2110 57.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.43 404th 2045 80.2%
2019 71.36 431st 2032 78.8%
2021 78.82 214th 1678 87.2%
2022 86.47 178th 2099 91.5%
2023 44.17 1066th 2041 47.8%
2024 58.69 680th 2078 67.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.01 119th 2338 94.9%
2019 91.71 129th 2357 94.5%
2021 88.18 122nd 1955 93.8%
2022 89.69 163rd 2401 93.2%
2023 81.79 386th 2403 83.9%
2024 87.47 234th 2413 90.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.71 141st 2340 94.0%
2019 94.65 85th 2358 96.4%
2021 89.21 100th 1961 94.9%
2022 94.89 53rd 2400 97.8%
2023 80.86 391st 2400 83.7%
2024 82.04 354th 2411 85.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.06 132nd 1408 90.6%
2019 86.09 137th 1338 89.8%
2021 85.07 94th 1224 92.3%
2022 86.62 98th 1399 93.0%
2023 74.28 332nd 1337 75.2%
2024 85.03 161st 1392 88.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Lake Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 599 19 17 7 2 n/a n/a 0 644
1990 565 19 14 5 3 n/a n/a 0 606
1991 588 17 13 2 3 n/a n/a 0 623
1992 528 16 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1993 505 22 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1994 502 16 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1995 449 18 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 449 18 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 447 20 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 433 29 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1999 445 28 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 426 28 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2001 421 34 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2002 364 31 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2003 364 31 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2004 353 27 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2005 347 21 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2006 360 24 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 378 24 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 385 13 8 5 2 n/a n/a 9 422
2009 407 21 14 18 0 n/a n/a 5 465
2010 417 18 8 16 0 n/a n/a 8 467
2011 420 13 9 12 0 0 6 0 460
2012 407 11 11 8 0 1 9 0 447
2013 393 7 9 17 0 0 7 0 433
2014 374 6 11 20 0 0 14 0 425
2015 352 7 8 17 0 0 15 0 399
2016 362 5 6 19 0 0 17 0 409
2017 355 4 6 17 0 0 19 0 401
2018 358 4 4 17 0 0 20 0 403
2019 367 6 3 13 0 0 16 0 405
2020 369 9 2 11 0 0 15 0 406
2021 332 10 4 10 0 0 15 0 371
2022 336 14 4 13 0 0 18 0 385
2023 343 11 4 15 0 0 20 0 393
2024 330 9 5 15 0 0 25 1 385

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Lake Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 644 39.9 16.1 n/a
1990 606 39.9 15.1 n/a
1991 623 39.9 15.6 n/a
1992 557 36.9 15.0 n/a
1993 538 34.2 15.7 n/a
1994 526 35.0 15.0 20
1995 483 35.3 13.7 33.7
1996 483 35.3 13.7 33.7
1997 476 32.1 14.8 20
1998 475 33.2 14.3 15.4
1999 485 33.2 14.6 14.8
2000 464 33.2 14.0 19.2
2001 465 33.0 14.1 22.2
2002 418 30.1 13.9 17.2
2003 418 30.1 13.9 17.2
2004 400 n/a n/a n/a
2005 387 28.2 13.7 16.8
2006 398 29.0 13.7 15.8
2007 418 30.0 13.9 16.3
2008 422 30.0 14.1 10.9
2009 465 30.0 15.5 16.5
2010 467 32.0 14.5 15.5
2011 460 31.4 14.6 14.1
2012 447 29.0 15.4 14.5
2013 433 28.0 15.4 11.1
2014 425 28.0 15.1 n/a
2015 399 28.0 14.2 13.3
2016 409 29.0 14.1 16.1
2017 401 28.9 13.8 13.7
2018 403 29.0 13.8 9.2
2019 405 27.0 15.0 7.4
2020 406 36.0 11.2 8.6
2021 371 35.1 10.5 11.3
2022 385 31.7 12.1 17.1
2023 393 33.5 11.7 20.9
2024 385 34.5 11.1 n/a

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 Lake Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 644 39.9 16.1 n/a
1990 606 39.9 15.1 n/a
1991 623 39.9 15.6 n/a
1992 557 36.9 15.0 n/a
1993 538 34.2 15.7 n/a
1994 526 35.0 15.0 20
1995 483 35.3 13.7 33.7
1996 483 35.3 13.7 33.7
1997 476 32.1 14.8 20
1998 475 33.2 14.3 15.4
1999 485 33.2 14.6 14.8
2000 464 33.2 14.0 19.2
2001 465 33.0 14.1 22.2
2002 418 30.1 13.9 17.2
2003 418 30.1 13.9 17.2
2004 400 n/a n/a n/a
2005 387 28.2 13.7 16.8
2006 398 29.0 13.7 15.8
2007 418 30.0 13.9 16.3
2008 422 30.0 14.1 10.9
2009 465 30.0 15.5 16.5
2010 467 32.0 14.5 15.5
2011 460 31.4 14.6 14.1
2012 447 29.0 15.4 14.5
2013 433 28.0 15.4 11.1
2014 425 28.0 15.1 n/a
2015 399 28.0 14.2 13.3
2016 409 29.0 14.1 16.1
2017 401 28.9 13.8 13.7
2018 403 29.0 13.8 9.2
2019 405 27.0 15.0 7.4
2020 406 36.0 11.2 8.6
2021 371 35.1 10.5 11.3
2022 385 31.7 12.1 17.1
2023 393 33.5 11.7 20.9
2024 385 34.5 11.1 n/a

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.

Immunization Rates

Lake Avenue Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.9%0.0%0.0%99.8%97.9%97.9%97.9%100.0%99.8%100.0%
201497.9%0.2%0.2%99.3%98.4%99.1%99.1%99.3%98.9%99.1%
201599.7%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201699.0%0.0%0.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%99.3%
201799.0%0.0%0.7%99.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201899.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201999.3%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
202099.3%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.3%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $92 (0.8%) $11,270 (99.2%) $11,362
2020 $61 (0.5%) $11,544 (99.5%) $11,605
2021 $152 (1.2%) $12,860 (98.8%) $13,012
2022 $466 (3.8%) $11,859 (96.2%) $12,326
2023 $826 (6.6%) $11,691 (93.4%) $12,517

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Avenue Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 379th of 2439 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Avenue Elementary School)7859.7
 18.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saratoga Springs City School District)6855.7
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Lake Avenue Elementary School)9280.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Saratoga Springs City School District)7566.2
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Avenue Elementary School)8364.7
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Saratoga Springs City School District)6861.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Lake Avenue Elementary School)8872.5
 15.5%
   4th Grade Math (Saratoga Springs City School District)7667.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Avenue Elementary School)6966.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Saratoga Springs City School District)5359.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lake Avenue Elementary School)8175.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Saratoga Springs City School District)6768
 0.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students405393
 3%
African American611
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic1315
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White367343
 6.5%
Two or More Races1620
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.4%20.9%
 13.5%

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Students at Lake Avenue Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Lake Avenue Elementary School ranks 276th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lake Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maple Avenue Middle School
High : Saratoga Springs High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Lake Avenue Elementary School.


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