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Skano Elementary School

Summary:

Skano Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Clifton Park, New York, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 543 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.

Skano Elementary School consistently outperforms the Shenendehowa Central School District and the state of New York in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, Skano's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for grades 3-5 were significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has also maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of New York elementary schools for the past several years. Additionally, Skano has demonstrated strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of New York elementary schools for Hispanic students and in the top 15% for male students.

Skano Elementary School's academic excellence is further highlighted by its relatively high per-student spending of $11,540 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average. The school's proximity to other high-performing elementary schools within the Shenendehowa Central School District, such as Chango Elementary School and Tesago Elementary School, suggests a strong educational ecosystem in the local area, which may contribute to the overall academic success of the schools. However, the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (14.36% in 2022-2023) indicates that it may serve a more affluent student population, which could impact its academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 970 Rt 146
       Clifton Park, NY  12065-3683

(518) 881-0560

District: Shenendehowa Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
232nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,540 Help


Students who attend Skano Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Koda Middle School
High:    Shenendehowa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Asian:
19.7%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.4% Help


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Compare Details Skano Elementary School ranks better than 90.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Shenendehowa Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Asian (19.7%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skano Elementary School is 14.5, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Shenendehowa Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skano Elementary School is $11,540, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Shenendehowa Central School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skano Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Skano Elementary School 232nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Skano Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Shenendehowa Central School District:

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


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Rank History for Skano Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Skano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.51 316th 2206 85.7%
2007 82.09 251st 2219 88.7%
2008 79.56 331st 2227 85.1%
2009 82.29 157th 2257 93.0%
2010 81.78 295th 2263 87.0%
2011 85.03 222nd 2286 90.3%
2012 77.55 467th 2320 79.9%
2013 88.48 181st 2325 92.2%
2014 85.01 251st 2345 89.3%
2015 89.09 166th 2352 92.9%
2016 80.08 388th 2366 83.6%
2017 83.65 303rd 2386 87.3%
2018 77.92 438th 2395 81.7%
2019 83.05 359th 2413 85.1%
2021 86.54 207th 2201 90.6%
2022 90.07 191st 2434 92.2%
2023 88.20 250th 2439 89.7%
2024 88.80 232nd 2445 90.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Skano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.10 71st 289 75.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Skano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.36 572nd 1941 70.5%
2021 75.83 144th 1044 86.2%
2022 91.70 72nd 2031 96.5%
2023 67.47 435th 2016 78.4%
2024 59.28 592nd 2110 71.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.05 1007th 2045 50.8%
2019 61.37 616th 2032 69.7%
2021 75.59 271st 1678 83.8%
2022 66.50 533rd 2099 74.6%
2023 69.74 471st 2041 76.9%
2024 76.44 335th 2078 83.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Skano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.29 435th 2338 81.4%
2019 83.73 318th 2357 86.5%
2021 84.16 213th 1955 89.1%
2022 87.47 231st 2401 90.4%
2023 87.68 241st 2403 90.0%
2024 85.69 277th 2413 88.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Skano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.01 448th 2340 80.9%
2019 79.14 424th 2358 82.0%
2021 84.90 202nd 1961 89.7%
2022 90.50 152nd 2400 93.7%
2023 85.73 280th 2400 88.3%
2024 87.98 218th 2411 91.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Skano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.22 206th 601 65.7%
2021 58.20 204th 430 52.6%
2022 65.21 253rd 671 62.3%
2023 65.11 223rd 605 63.1%
2024 71.97 176th 662 73.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Skano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.83 551st 1392 60.4%
2019 68.25 306th 1315 76.7%
2021 76.53 125th 818 84.7%
2022 75.66 252nd 1503 83.2%
2023 88.19 103rd 1429 92.8%
2024 87.16 132nd 1531 91.4%
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Rank History for White students at Skano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.07 502nd 1408 64.3%
2019 70.19 383rd 1338 71.4%
2021 82.05 151st 1224 87.7%
2022 82.55 165th 1399 88.2%
2023 79.45 245th 1337 81.7%
2024 78.87 248th 1392 82.2%
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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 Skano Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 498 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1990 496 3 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1991 534 3 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1992 518 4 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 629 7 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1994 647 12 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1995 487 9 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 487 9 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 440 13 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 498 10 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 521 6 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2000 546 11 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2001 550 10 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2002 592 15 35 6 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2003 592 15 35 6 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2004 599 14 34 6 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2005 575 14 43 7 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2006 537 22 35 12 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2007 497 13 36 18 3 n/a n/a 20 587
2008 498 9 21 14 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2009 482 7 42 19 1 n/a n/a 6 557
2010 475 10 40 14 0 n/a n/a 11 550
2011 439 12 35 15 0 0 18 0 519
2012 421 10 30 24 0 1 14 0 500
2013 403 7 33 19 0 0 15 0 477
2014 397 4 46 24 0 0 14 0 485
2015 394 7 46 25 0 0 24 0 496
2016 394 5 51 28 0 0 31 0 509
2017 416 7 54 38 0 0 25 0 540
2018 408 12 61 36 0 0 32 0 549
2019 424 14 54 41 0 0 25 0 558
2020 412 13 76 51 0 0 27 0 579
2021 392 12 79 53 0 0 31 0 567
2022 376 12 101 39 0 0 30 0 558
2023 365 12 107 31 0 0 28 0 543

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 Skano Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 509 32.9 15.4 n/a
1990 511 34.1 14.9 n/a
1991 549 35.9 15.2 n/a
1992 534 31.9 16.7 n/a
1993 652 34.1 19.1 n/a
1994 685 39.1 17.5 9.8
1995 508 35.1 14.5 8.9
1996 508 35.1 14.5 8.9
1997 468 32.1 14.6 10.3
1998 526 33.5 15.7 7.2
1999 544 31.2 17.4 7.2
2000 570 32.2 17.7 11.2
2001 590 36.0 16.4 9.3
2002 648 38.2 17.0 6.2
2003 648 38.2 17.0 6.2
2004 653 n/a n/a n/a
2005 639 38.3 16.7 5.2
2006 606 36.0 16.8 4.3
2007 587 36.5 16.1 7.2
2008 543 33.0 16.5 7.4
2009 557 35.0 15.9 7.8
2010 550 34.0 16.1 8.2
2011 519 35.4 14.6 6.7
2012 500 28.0 17.8 8.6
2013 477 28.5 16.7 8.2
2014 485 28.0 17.3 8.2
2015 496 28.0 17.7 12.9
2016 509 30.0 16.9 11.6
2017 540 30.5 17.6 10.9
2018 549 31.0 17.7 11.5
2019 558 33.0 16.9 12.5
2020 579 45.8 12.6 10.7
2021 567 40.7 13.9 15.2
2022 558 32.1 17.3 10.9
2023 543 37.2 14.5 14.4

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 Skano Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 509 32.9 15.4 n/a
1990 511 34.1 14.9 n/a
1991 549 35.9 15.2 n/a
1992 534 31.9 16.7 n/a
1993 652 34.1 19.1 n/a
1994 685 39.1 17.5 9.8
1995 508 35.1 14.5 8.9
1996 508 35.1 14.5 8.9
1997 468 32.1 14.6 10.3
1998 526 33.5 15.7 7.2
1999 544 31.2 17.4 7.2
2000 570 32.2 17.7 11.2
2001 590 36.0 16.4 9.3
2002 648 38.2 17.0 6.2
2003 648 38.2 17.0 6.2
2004 653 n/a n/a n/a
2005 639 38.3 16.7 5.2
2006 606 36.0 16.8 4.3
2007 587 36.5 16.1 7.2
2008 543 33.0 16.5 7.4
2009 557 35.0 15.9 7.8
2010 550 34.0 16.1 8.2
2011 519 35.4 14.6 6.7
2012 500 28.0 17.8 8.6
2013 477 28.5 16.7 8.2
2014 485 28.0 17.3 8.2
2015 496 28.0 17.7 12.9
2016 509 30.0 16.9 11.6
2017 540 30.5 17.6 10.9
2018 549 31.0 17.7 11.5
2019 558 33.0 16.9 12.5
2020 579 45.8 12.6 10.7
2021 567 40.7 13.9 15.2
2022 558 32.1 17.3 10.9
2023 543 37.2 14.5 14.4

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

Skano Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.4%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201499.6%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201599.8%0.0%0.2%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201699.8%0.0%0.2%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201798.9%0.4%0.4%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.1%99.4%
201899.3%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.5%99.6%
201999.5%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
202099.1%0.0%99.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $134 (1.4%) $9,781 (98.6%) $9,915
2020 $38 (0.4%) $9,822 (99.6%) $9,860
2021 $06 (0.1%) $9,841 (99.9%) $9,847
2022 $07 (0.1%) $10,433 (99.9%) $10,440
2023 $231 (2.0%) $11,309 (98.0%) $11,540

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Skano Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 359th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 250th of 2439 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Skano Elementary School)7278.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shenendehowa Central School District)7459.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Skano Elementary School)6891.8
 23.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Shenendehowa Central School District)7580.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Skano Elementary School)7369.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shenendehowa Central School District)6361.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Skano Elementary School)8684.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Shenendehowa Central School District)7575.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Skano Elementary School)4556
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shenendehowa Central School District)4854.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Skano Elementary School)7479.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Shenendehowa Central School District)6672.6
 6.6%
   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 Students558543
 2.7%
African American1412
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian54107
 98.1%
Hispanic4131
 24.4%
Pacific Islander00
White424365
 13.9%
Two or More Races2528
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%14.4%
 1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Skano Elementary School

Students who attend Skano Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Koda Middle School
High : Shenendehowa High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Skano Elementary School.

Students at Skano Elementary School are 67% White, 20% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes. Skano Elementary School ranks in the top 9.5% of New York elementary schools.


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