Van Corlaer Elementary School

Summary:

Van Corlaer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 436 students in grades PK-5 in the Schenectady City School District in Schenectady, New York. The school has a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 2302 out of 2445 New York elementary schools, indicating it is a low-performing school within the district.

Van Corlaer Elementary School consistently performs below the Schenectady City School District and New York state averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 9.8% of 3rd graders, 32.84% of 4th graders, and 16.13% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to district averages of 18.15%, 27.71%, and 22.26%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, ranking in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools for these groups. Additionally, Van Corlaer Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.12% to 78.44% over the past few years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

Interestingly, the other elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District, as well as some nearby schools in other districts, generally perform better than Van Corlaer Elementary School on standardized tests and have higher overall rankings. For example, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and William C. Keane Elementary School, both in the Schenectady City School District, have higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math compared to Van Corlaer. Despite these challenges, the school's spending per student, ranging from $11,614 to $12,981, is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools in the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2310 Guilderland Ave
       Schenectady, NY  12306-4499


(518) 370-8270

District: Schenectady City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2302nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,981 Help


Students who attend Van Corlaer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mont Pleasant Middle School
High:    Schenectady High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
25.7%
White:
22.5%
African American:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.4% Help


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Compare Details Van Corlaer Elementary School ranks worse than 94.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Van Corlaer Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (25.7%), White (22.5%), African American (21.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Corlaer Elementary School is 12.1. 8 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Corlaer Elementary School is $12,981, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Van Corlaer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Corlaer Elementary School 2302nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Van Corlaer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Schenectady City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schenectady City School District 833rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Van Corlaer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.44 1810th 2206 18.0%
2007 21.46 1841st 2219 17.0%
2008 17.77 1958th 2227 12.1%
2009 52.78 1331st 2257 41.0%
2010 56.37 1130th 2263 50.1%
2011 39.36 1531st 2286 33.0%
2012 20.70 1953rd 2320 15.8%
2013 18.66 2008th 2325 13.6%
2014 14.69 2103rd 2345 10.3%
2015 19.79 1948th 2352 17.2%
2016 10.97 2219th 2366 6.2%
2017 10.03 2256th 2386 5.4%
2018 8.12 2305th 2395 3.8%
2019 18.39 2045th 2413 15.3%
2021 10.05 2061st 2201 6.4%
2022 7.13 2375th 2434 2.4%
2023 12.88 2246th 2439 7.9%
2024 11.80 2302nd 2445 5.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.16 202nd 202 0.0%
2022 11.60 276th 289 4.5%
2023 10.44 219th 223 1.8%
2024 14.28 257th 279 7.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.85 1894th 1941 2.4%
2019 34.04 1194th 1859 35.8%
2022 17.46 1996th 2031 1.7%
2023 18.37 1920th 2016 4.8%
2024 20.14 1950th 2110 7.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.25 1965th 2045 3.9%
2019 23.56 1668th 2032 17.9%
2021 7.21 1652nd 1678 1.5%
2022 8.44 2060th 2099 1.9%
2023 17.70 1848th 2041 9.5%
2024 16.08 1927th 2078 7.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.87 729th 766 4.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.38 2222nd 2338 5.0%
2019 29.35 1729th 2357 26.6%
2021 11.79 1817th 1955 7.1%
2022 7.27 2355th 2401 1.9%
2023 14.39 2199th 2403 8.5%
2024 15.43 2202nd 2413 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.51 2281st 2340 2.5%
2019 10.67 2242nd 2358 4.9%
2021 9.62 1856th 1961 5.4%
2022 10.89 2271st 2400 5.4%
2023 13.14 2224th 2400 7.3%
2024 10.94 2291st 2411 5.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.59 545th 601 9.3%
2023 15.97 531st 605 12.2%
2024 13.03 601st 662 9.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.91 908th 948 4.2%
2019 27.48 673rd 891 24.5%
2021 14.08 396th 427 7.3%
2022 16.99 849th 936 9.3%
2023 26.62 648th 857 24.4%
2024 19.05 825th 927 11.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.47 1340th 1392 3.7%
2019 17.33 1204th 1315 8.4%
2021 24.80 675th 818 17.5%
2022 14.63 1412th 1503 6.1%
2023 14.53 1337th 1429 6.4%
2024 13.32 1459th 1531 4.7%
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Rank History for White students at Van Corlaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.21 1361st 1408 3.3%
2019 19.22 1166th 1338 12.9%
2021 10.54 1157th 1224 5.5%
2022 3.12 1384th 1399 1.1%
2023 11.16 1244th 1337 7.0%
2024 11.38 1298th 1392 6.8%
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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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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Van Corlaer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 394 28 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1990 383 52 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1991 356 88 19 28 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 397 135 9 49 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1993 358 60 11 44 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 300 58 5 38 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1995 295 83 10 50 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 295 83 10 50 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 304 65 6 39 6 n/a n/a 0 420
1998 275 75 8 25 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 282 84 9 40 3 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 240 90 7 26 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 275 81 12 33 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 242 108 10 53 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 242 108 10 53 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 262 85 0 49 29 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 244 63 31 68 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2006 265 90 37 76 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 240 94 39 79 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 240 88 38 91 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 228 87 39 74 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2010 236 75 43 82 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2011 232 123 46 94 1 0 0 0 496
2012 206 125 40 67 1 0 4 0 443
2013 202 119 30 71 0 0 7 0 429
2014 216 122 28 91 0 0 24 0 481
2015 205 108 25 117 0 0 33 0 488
2016 191 116 30 100 2 0 45 0 484
2017 164 95 28 89 0 0 48 0 424
2018 140 88 28 87 1 0 45 0 389
2019 133 80 28 107 1 0 55 0 404
2020 113 93 28 118 1 0 62 0 415
2021 88 105 36 101 1 0 64 0 395
2022 100 98 49 106 1 0 60 0 414
2023 98 93 74 112 1 3 55 0 436

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 Van Corlaer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 431 20.6 20.9 n/a
1990 457 22.1 20.6 n/a
1991 491 25.6 19.1 n/a
1992 590 27.6 21.3 n/a
1993 473 25.1 18.8 n/a
1994 401 24.8 16.2 55.6
1995 438 26.8 16.3 56.8
1996 438 26.8 16.3 56.8
1997 420 26.6 15.8 53.8
1998 383 26.7 14.3 51.7
1999 418 23.7 17.6 69.6
2000 364 26.7 13.6 56.9
2001 402 25.5 15.8 47.8
2002 413 27.0 15.3 58.6
2003 413 27.0 15.3 58.6
2004 425 n/a n/a n/a
2005 409 28.5 14.4 66
2006 469 28.0 16.8 55.2
2007 452 30.0 15.1 55.5
2008 458 33.0 13.9 67.5
2009 428 32.0 13.4 67.1
2010 436 34.0 12.8 73.6
2011 496 37.0 13.3 76.4
2012 443 32.0 13.8 78.6
2013 429 31.0 13.8 74.6
2014 481 29.0 16.5 78
2015 488 29.0 16.8 80.9
2016 484 26.0 18.6 62.8
2017 424 26.9 15.7 68.9
2018 389 29.0 13.4 78.4
2019 404 29.0 13.9 69.3
2020 415 28.0 14.8 71.6
2021 395 25.0 15.7 71.6
2022 414 29.7 13.9 68.1
2023 436 35.7 12.1 78.4

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 Van Corlaer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 431 20.6 20.9 n/a
1990 457 22.1 20.6 n/a
1991 491 25.6 19.1 n/a
1992 590 27.6 21.3 n/a
1993 473 25.1 18.8 n/a
1994 401 24.8 16.2 55.6
1995 438 26.8 16.3 56.8
1996 438 26.8 16.3 56.8
1997 420 26.6 15.8 53.8
1998 383 26.7 14.3 51.7
1999 418 23.7 17.6 69.6
2000 364 26.7 13.6 56.9
2001 402 25.5 15.8 47.8
2002 413 27.0 15.3 58.6
2003 413 27.0 15.3 58.6
2004 425 n/a n/a n/a
2005 409 28.5 14.4 66
2006 469 28.0 16.8 55.2
2007 452 30.0 15.1 55.5
2008 458 33.0 13.9 67.5
2009 428 32.0 13.4 67.1
2010 436 34.0 12.8 73.6
2011 496 37.0 13.3 76.4
2012 443 32.0 13.8 78.6
2013 429 31.0 13.8 74.6
2014 481 29.0 16.5 78
2015 488 29.0 16.8 80.9
2016 484 26.0 18.6 62.8
2017 424 26.9 15.7 68.9
2018 389 29.0 13.4 78.4
2019 404 29.0 13.9 69.3
2020 415 28.0 14.8 71.6
2021 395 25.0 15.7 71.6
2022 414 29.7 13.9 68.1
2023 436 35.7 12.1 78.4

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

Van Corlaer Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201598.7%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%98.7%
201698.8%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.0%
201798.2%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%
201898.4%0.0%0.0%98.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.4%100.0%99.0%
201998.9%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.5%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Corlaer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $950 (7.7%) $11,460 (92.3%) $12,410
2020 $783 (6.4%) $11,391 (93.6%) $12,174
2021 $778 (6.7%) $10,836 (93.3%) $11,614
2022 $1,223 (9.9%) $11,122 (90.1%) $12,345
2023 $2,107 (16.2%) $10,874 (83.8%) $12,981

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Corlaer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2045th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2246th of 2439 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Corlaer Elementary School)2635.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3424.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Van Corlaer Elementary School)2822.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)2825.6
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Van Corlaer Elementary School)4516.7
 28.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3226.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Van Corlaer Elementary School)276.1
 20.9%
   4th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1621.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Van Corlaer Elementary School)2029
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)1722.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Van Corlaer Elementary School)1810.8
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1216.3
 4.3%
   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 Students404436
 7.9%
African American8093
 16.3%
American Indian11
Asian2874
 164.3%
Hispanic107112
 4.7%
Pacific Islander03
White13398
 26.3%
Two or More Races5555
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.3%78.4%
 9.1%


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Students at Van Corlaer Elementary School are 26% Hispanic, 22% White, 21% African American, 17% Asian, 13% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 436 students attended Van Corlaer Elementary School.

Students who attend Van Corlaer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mont Pleasant Middle School
High : Schenectady High School

Van Corlaer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.8% of New York elementary schools.


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