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Ballard Elementary School

Summary:

Ballard Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wilton, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 309 students. The school is part of the South Glens Falls Central School District, which is ranked 652 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ballard Elementary School has consistently performed better than the South Glens Falls Central School District and the state average in New York State Assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across grades 3-5. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ballard Elementary School had 50% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 33.87% for the district and 42.6% for the state. In Math, Ballard Elementary School had 57.89% of 3rd graders proficient or better, compared to 41.85% for the district and 53.93% for the state. However, the school's performance for male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been below average, ranking in the bottom 50% of New York elementary schools.

Compared to the nearby Tanglewood Elementary School and Moreau Elementary School, which are also part of the South Glens Falls Central School District, Ballard Elementary School generally outperforms these schools in academic assessments. However, the Saratoga Springs City School District, which is ranked higher than the South Glens Falls Central School District, has several elementary schools that significantly outperform Ballard Elementary School in academic assessments.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 300 Ballard Rd
       Wilton, NY  12831-2173

(518) 587-0600

District: South Glens Falls Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1424th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,788 Help


Students who attend Ballard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oliver W Winch Middle School
High:    South Glens Falls Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.4% Help


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Compare Details Ballard Elementary School ranks worse than 58.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the South Glens Falls Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the South Glens Falls Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ballard Elementary School is 12.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the South Glens Falls Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ballard Elementary School is $13,788. 2 elementary schools in the South Glens Falls Central School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ballard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ballard Elementary School 1424th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ballard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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South Glens Falls Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Glens Falls Central School District 652nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ballard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ballard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.38 542nd 2206 75.4%
2007 79.60 339th 2219 84.7%
2008 71.20 677th 2227 69.6%
2009 75.36 487th 2257 78.4%
2010 72.57 603rd 2263 73.4%
2011 69.44 713th 2286 68.8%
2012 74.93 556th 2320 76.0%
2013 67.00 684th 2325 70.6%
2014 67.37 699th 2345 70.2%
2015 59.84 901st 2352 61.7%
2016 66.62 732nd 2366 69.1%
2017 62.38 856th 2386 64.1%
2018 51.11 1168th 2395 51.2%
2019 45.75 1271st 2413 47.3%
2021 53.11 996th 2201 54.7%
2022 50.67 1159th 2434 52.4%
2023 31.71 1695th 2439 30.5%
2024 40.64 1424th 2445 41.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ballard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.51 1135th 1941 41.5%
2019 31.74 1274th 1859 31.5%
2021 50.08 424th 1044 59.4%
2022 48.72 823rd 2031 59.5%
2023 26.59 1596th 2016 20.8%
2024 32.58 1445th 2110 31.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ballard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.26 1503rd 2045 26.5%
2019 27.37 1551st 2032 23.7%
2021 43.23 952nd 1678 43.3%
2022 51.39 875th 2099 58.3%
2023 22.36 1723rd 2041 15.6%
2024 33.39 1405th 2078 32.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ballard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.69 987th 2338 57.8%
2019 52.06 1095th 2357 53.5%
2021 55.20 854th 1955 56.3%
2022 60.88 867th 2401 63.9%
2023 46.15 1267th 2403 47.3%
2024 45.83 1273rd 2413 47.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ballard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.61 1427th 2340 39.0%
2019 41.85 1347th 2358 42.9%
2021 48.44 1008th 1961 48.6%
2022 40.91 1432nd 2400 40.3%
2023 22.29 1956th 2400 18.5%
2024 36.18 1554th 2411 35.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ballard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.41 1118th 1408 20.6%
2019 28.79 1025th 1338 23.4%
2022 30.08 1043rd 1399 25.4%
2023 29.14 1002nd 1337 25.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ballard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 315 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1990 324 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1991 347 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1992 359 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1993 326 5 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 322 2 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 333
1995 322 0 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 330
1996 322 0 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 330
1997 320 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 350 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1999 365 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2000 370 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 378 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 360 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2003 360 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2004 355 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 366 3 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 372
2006 372 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2007 356 4 0 6 2 n/a n/a 2 370
2008 338 3 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 316 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 324
2010 329 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 5 342
2011 329 1 3 3 0 0 6 0 342
2012 352 4 5 7 0 0 1 0 369
2013 352 5 6 8 1 0 4 0 376
2014 364 1 3 9 0 0 6 0 383
2015 376 1 2 13 0 0 8 0 400
2016 372 0 2 15 0 0 9 0 398
2017 369 2 1 17 0 0 14 0 403
2018 361 0 1 20 0 0 14 0 396
2019 340 1 2 19 0 0 15 0 377
2020 309 0 0 19 0 0 12 0 340
2021 282 1 0 20 0 0 12 0 315
2022 289 0 0 19 0 0 9 0 317
2023 286 0 0 16 0 0 7 0 309

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 Ballard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 320 16.7 19.1 n/a
1990 328 16.7 19.6 n/a
1991 353 17.0 20.7 n/a
1992 361 17.0 21.2 n/a
1993 337 17.0 19.8 n/a
1994 333 17.0 19.6 30.9
1995 330 18.0 18.3 33.9
1996 330 18.0 18.3 33.9
1997 327 17.0 19.2 33.6
1998 350 19.0 18.4 18
1999 369 21.0 17.6 13
2000 376 24.5 15.3 23.1
2001 385 23.0 16.7 19.7
2002 363 22.0 16.5 22
2003 363 22.0 16.5 22
2004 360 n/a n/a n/a
2005 372 22.2 16.8 25.3
2006 376 23.0 16.3 17.8
2007 370 23.0 16.1 22
2008 350 24.0 14.6 19.1
2009 324 24.0 13.5 22.3
2010 342 25.0 13.6 17.8
2011 342 25.3 13.5 17.5
2012 369 21.0 17.5 20.9
2013 376 25.0 15.0 20.5
2014 383 25.0 15.3 22.7
2015 400 27.0 14.8 24.3
2016 398 28.0 14.2 24.6
2017 403 25.9 15.5 28.8
2018 396 25.4 15.5 27
2019 377 24.0 15.7 28.1
2020 340 28.0 12.1 25.6
2021 315 25.2 12.4 27
2022 317 24.1 13.1 27.4
2023 309 24.4 12.6 32.4

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 Ballard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 320 16.7 19.1 n/a
1990 328 16.7 19.6 n/a
1991 353 17.0 20.7 n/a
1992 361 17.0 21.2 n/a
1993 337 17.0 19.8 n/a
1994 333 17.0 19.6 30.9
1995 330 18.0 18.3 33.9
1996 330 18.0 18.3 33.9
1997 327 17.0 19.2 33.6
1998 350 19.0 18.4 18
1999 369 21.0 17.6 13
2000 376 24.5 15.3 23.1
2001 385 23.0 16.7 19.7
2002 363 22.0 16.5 22
2003 363 22.0 16.5 22
2004 360 n/a n/a n/a
2005 372 22.2 16.8 25.3
2006 376 23.0 16.3 17.8
2007 370 23.0 16.1 22
2008 350 24.0 14.6 19.1
2009 324 24.0 13.5 22.3
2010 342 25.0 13.6 17.8
2011 342 25.3 13.5 17.5
2012 369 21.0 17.5 20.9
2013 376 25.0 15.0 20.5
2014 383 25.0 15.3 22.7
2015 400 27.0 14.8 24.3
2016 398 28.0 14.2 24.6
2017 403 25.9 15.5 28.8
2018 396 25.4 15.5 27
2019 377 24.0 15.7 28.1
2020 340 28.0 12.1 25.6
2021 315 25.2 12.4 27
2022 317 24.1 13.1 27.4
2023 309 24.4 12.6 32.4

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

Ballard Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.1%0.0%0.0%100.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201498.7%0.3%0.5%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201585.0%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%
201698.8%1.0%0.0%99.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.0%99.0%98.8%
201799.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201899.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201998.9%0.0%0.0%99.2%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.2%99.2%98.9%
202099.1%0.0%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.4%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $146 (1.4%) $10,190 (98.6%) $10,336
2020 $99 (0.8%) $11,975 (99.2%) $12,073
2021 $1,378 (10.5%) $11,684 (89.5%) $13,062
2022 $1,273 (9.5%) $12,185 (90.5%) $13,458
2023 $1,304 (9.5%) $12,484 (90.5%) $13,788

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ballard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1271st of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1695th of 2439 Elementary schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ballard Elementary School)4538.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Glens Falls Central School District)4826.3
 21.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ballard Elementary School)5238.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Math (South Glens Falls Central School District)5235.9
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ballard Elementary School)3221.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Glens Falls Central School District)4328.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ballard Elementary School)5139
 12%
   4th Grade Math (South Glens Falls Central School District)4943.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ballard Elementary School)4140.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Glens Falls Central School District)3226.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ballard Elementary School)5147.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (South Glens Falls Central School District)4936.1
 12.9%
   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 Students377309
 18%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1916
 15.8%
Pacific Islander00
White340286
 15.9%
Two or More Races157
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%32.4%
 4.2%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Ballard Elementary School.

Students at Ballard Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Oliver W Winch Middle School
High : South Glens Falls Senior High School

Ballard Elementary School ranks 1424th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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