Is Orenda Elementary School a good school?

Orenda Elementary School ranks 739 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orenda Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 538 students attended Orenda Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Orenda Elementary School?

Students at Orenda Elementary School are 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Orenda Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Orenda Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Shenendehowa High School

Orenda Elementary School

Summary:

Orenda Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Clifton Park, New York, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 537 students. The school is part of the Shenendehowa Central School District, which is ranked 130 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orenda Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates for grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, Orenda's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 57.65%, compared to the state average of 42.6%, and the 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was 77.91%, significantly higher than the state's 53.93%. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade is also strong, with a 37.08% proficiency rate, compared to the state's 35%. Orenda's diverse student population, with notable performance among male, Asian, and Hispanic students, is a strength.

When compared to nearby schools, Orenda Elementary's performance is generally on par or exceeds that of other Shenendehowa Central School District schools, but there are some schools within and outside the district, such as Craig Elementary and Francis L. Stevens Elementary, that have outperformed Orenda in certain areas. The school's increasing per-student spending and decreasing student-teacher ratio suggest a commitment to providing quality resources and support for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065-3696

(518) 881-0550

District: Shenendehowa Central School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,390

Students who attend Orenda Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Shenendehowa High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 538

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orenda Elementary School ranks better than 69.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 7^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Shenendehowa Central School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orenda Elementary School is 14.1. 4 elementary schools in the Shenendehowa Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Orenda Elementary School employs 38.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orenda Elementary School is $12,390. 4 elementary schools in the Shenendehowa Central School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orenda Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orenda Elementary School 739^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Orenda Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Shenendehowa Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenendehowa Central School District 130^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orenda Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Orenda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	73.80	568^th	2206	74.3%
2007	63.49	976^th	2219	56.0%
2008	59.72	1098^th	2227	50.7%
2009	57.78	1167^th	2257	48.3%
2010	67.64	770^th	2263	66.0%
2011	73.41	584^th	2286	74.5%
2012	72.55	636^th	2320	72.6%
2013	75.09	484^th	2325	79.2%
2014	74.72	529^th	2345	77.4%
2015	77.28	463^rd	2352	80.3%
2016	81.58	357^th	2366	84.9%
2017	88.34	187^th	2386	92.2%
2018	83.02	314^th	2395	86.9%
2019	78.93	447^th	2413	81.5%
2021	87.42	191^st	2201	91.3%
2022	89.21	214^th	2434	91.2%
2023	76.25	537^th	2439	78.0%
2024	66.51	739^th	2445	69.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Orenda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	85.84	44^th	289	84.8%
2024	39.14	150^th	279	46.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Orenda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	64.22	426^th	1941	78.1%
2019	58.05	495^th	1859	73.4%
2021	79.68	114^th	1044	89.1%
2022	82.41	182^nd	2031	91.0%
2023	49.78	790^th	2016	60.8%
2024	30.01	1544^th	2110	26.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orenda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	59.19	674^th	2045	67.0%
2019	48.74	913^th	2032	55.1%
2021	73.96	293^rd	1678	82.5%
2022	73.71	372^nd	2099	82.3%
2023	43.29	1090^th	2041	46.6%
2024	35.16	1344^th	2078	35.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Orenda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	84.77	251^st	2338	89.3%
2019	76.72	466^th	2357	80.2%
2021	85.15	181^st	1955	90.7%
2022	86.40	259^th	2401	89.2%
2023	75.25	531^st	2403	77.9%
2024	64.72	749^th	2413	69.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Orenda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.21	391^st	2340	83.3%
2019	77.93	448^th	2358	81.0%
2021	86.61	158^th	1961	91.9%
2022	89.53	173^rd	2400	92.8%
2023	74.10	537^th	2400	77.6%
2024	66.05	729^th	2411	69.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Orenda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	83.34	43^rd	601	92.8%
2019	85.60	42^nd	548	92.3%
2021	85.63	8^th	430	98.1%
2022	71.18	189^th	671	71.8%
2023	53.91	316^th	605	47.8%
2024	42.54	433^rd	662	34.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orenda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	53.57	584^th	1392	58.0%
2019	14.99	1226^th	1315	6.8%
2021	64.76	229^th	818	72.0%
2023	45.45	739^th	1429	48.3%
2024	71.62	319^th	1531	79.2%

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Rank History for White students at Orenda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	74.31	301^st	1408	78.6%
2019	71.15	375^th	1338	72.0%
2021	81.25	168^th	1224	86.3%
2022	82.43	169^th	1399	87.9%
2023	67.96	418^th	1337	68.7%
2024	53.21	647^th	1392	53.5%

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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 Orenda Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	566	8	20	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1990	584	5	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
1991	632	6	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	650
1992	661	8	17	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	694
1993	639	6	24	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	674
1994	634	6	20	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	662
1995	571	9	18	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
1996	571	9	18	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
1997	564	6	18	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1998	563	5	20	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
1999	544	12	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
2000	557	8	6	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	578
2001	507	6	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	524
2002	561	7	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
2003	561	7	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
2004	506	13	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
2005	491	10	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
2006	550	9	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2007	551	14	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	580
2008	516	12	17	10	0	n/a	n/a	4	559
2009	526	13	26	17	1	n/a	n/a	9	592
2010	535	12	26	17	0	n/a	n/a	17	607
2011	524	12	31	20	1	0	15	0	603
2012	523	16	32	27	0	0	15	0	613
2013	486	10	37	27	0	0	17	0	577
2014	493	11	41	31	0	0	21	0	597
2015	490	9	38	37	0	0	27	0	601
2016	463	9	38	32	0	0	31	0	573
2017	468	7	35	30	0	0	34	0	574
2018	453	11	42	30	0	0	35	0	571
2019	452	12	48	33	0	0	32	0	577
2020	434	15	30	28	0	0	29	0	536
2021	429	11	33	26	0	0	25	0	524
2022	444	12	31	42	0	0	24	0	553
2023	415	9	32	49	0	0	32	0	537
2024	411	11	32	50	0	0	34	0	538

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 Orenda Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	595	36.9	16.1	n/a
1990	598	35.9	16.6	n/a
1991	650	37.9	17.1	n/a
1992	694	37.9	18.3	n/a
1993	674	34.4	19.6	n/a
1994	662	36.0	18.4	4.5
1995	600	33.2	18.1	2
1996	600	33.2	18.1	2
1997	589	34.1	17.3	2.7
1998	588	34.0	17.3	6
1999	570	33.1	17.2	4
2000	578	35.1	16.5	11.9
2001	524	36.0	14.6	14.1
2002	574	36.5	15.7	10.6
2003	574	36.5	15.7	10.6
2004	530	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	520	36.8	14.1	11.7
2006	571	37.0	15.4	10
2007	580	38.5	15.1	9.7
2008	559	37.5	14.9	11.4
2009	592	37.5	15.8	12.5
2010	607	40.0	15.1	13.1
2011	603	42.7	14.0	11.4
2012	613	36.0	17.0	13.1
2013	577	37.0	15.5	15.6
2014	597	36.5	16.3	11.9
2015	601	34.0	17.6	13.8
2016	573	36.0	15.9	15.7
2017	574	36.0	15.9	13.4
2018	571	35.6	16.0	15.4
2019	577	35.6	16.2	15.9
2020	536	46.0	11.6	13.2
2021	524	30.1	17.4	13.7
2022	553	36.7	15.0	9.9
2023	537	38.0	14.1	15.5
2024	538	38.1	14.1	16.9

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 Orenda Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	595	36.9	16.1	n/a
1990	598	35.9	16.6	n/a
1991	650	37.9	17.1	n/a
1992	694	37.9	18.3	n/a
1993	674	34.4	19.6	n/a
1994	662	36.0	18.4	4.5
1995	600	33.2	18.1	2
1996	600	33.2	18.1	2
1997	589	34.1	17.3	2.7
1998	588	34.0	17.3	6
1999	570	33.1	17.2	4
2000	578	35.1	16.5	11.9
2001	524	36.0	14.6	14.1
2002	574	36.5	15.7	10.6
2003	574	36.5	15.7	10.6
2004	530	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	520	36.8	14.1	11.7
2006	571	37.0	15.4	10
2007	580	38.5	15.1	9.7
2008	559	37.5	14.9	11.4
2009	592	37.5	15.8	12.5
2010	607	40.0	15.1	13.1
2011	603	42.7	14.0	11.4
2012	613	36.0	17.0	13.1
2013	577	37.0	15.5	15.6
2014	597	36.5	16.3	11.9
2015	601	34.0	17.6	13.8
2016	573	36.0	15.9	15.7
2017	574	36.0	15.9	13.4
2018	571	35.6	16.0	15.4
2019	577	35.6	16.2	15.9
2020	536	46.0	11.6	13.2
2021	524	30.1	17.4	13.7
2022	553	36.7	15.0	9.9
2023	537	38.0	14.1	15.5
2024	538	38.1	14.1	16.9

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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