New Scotland Elementary School

About New Scotland Elementary School

In Albany's PK-5 public schools New Scotland Elementary School is frequently mentioned by families who are looking for best elementary school feel. Enrolling around 459 students, it has a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio with approximately 32 full-time teachers. In terms of academic proficiency, advanced students in grades 3-5, reached 36% in math and 41% in reading, which are modest achievement levels but show very slow growth over time—a few percentage points.

The student demographics are 38% White, 23% Black, 15% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 1% Multiracial. Approximately 40% of students qualify for free and/or reduced-price lunch. Principal David Amodeo leads the school to create active, grounded learning experiences steeped in the local community. The home market is challenging for families—the median sales price for single-family homes in the Capital Region hovers around $308 K with low inventory and rising consumer demand.

Contact Information

Address

385 NEW SCOTLAND AVE ALBANY NY 12208

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Phone

(518) 475-6775

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Website

https://www.albanyschools.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%

Reading 48%

State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.

32

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

5

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

473

Total Students

$92318

Avg. Teacher Salary

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School Ratings

Ranked

61

of 93 in New York

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 37.4%

Asian 10.8%

Hispanic 16.7%

Black 22%

Two+ Races 12.5%

Native Am. 1%

White

37.4%

Asian

10.8%

Hispanic

16.7%

Black

22%

Two+ Races

12.5%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 473

49.3%

233 Female

50.7%

240 Male

Student Population

473 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

As part of the City School District of Albany, students and families have access to various technology-related resources provided by the district. Updates, such as important health reminders for the 2024–2025 school year, are distributed through digital channels.

FAQ

1. What is the student-teacher ratio at New Scotland Elementary School?

Ans. The ratio is around 10.79 with 332 students, and the staff is concentrated in one place.

2. How does New Scotland Elementary support English Language Learners?

Ans. New Scotland Elementary has targeted support for its English Language Learners.

3. What is the average class size at New Scotland Elementary School?

Ans. The average class size is from 17 (3) Language Arts to 19 (5) Science.

4. What wellness programs are being offered for student well-being?

Ans. The school has mental health, nutrition, and activity programs meant for wellness, so they consider the totality of student leave.

5. How does the school cultivate student engagement?

Ans. They have extracurriculars, including clubs, sports, or leadership opportunities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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James and the Giant Peach

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The Secret Language of Birds

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

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