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Saddlewood Elementary School

100 LORALEE DR ALBANY NY 12205

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 15 of 80 in New York

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About Saddlewood Elementary School

When parents look up the best elementary school vibe in South Colonie, Saddlewood Elementary often makes the cut. It serves kids from Pre-K to grade 4, and has approximately 417 kids learning in classes led by 24 full-time certified teachers-- for a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Fifty-two % of kids meet or exceed proficiency in math, and 47% for reading, not fabulous, but decent, puts it in the average pack.

?The student population has about 36 % minority learners, and around a third of students (33%) were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The principal, Stacey Wranesh, oversees a school that spends approximately $21,160 per pupil. As to housing in Albany, the hot market has most single-family home median sale prices falling between $295K- $308K, with a fast pace of sales and high competition.

Saddlewood Elementary School Contact Information

Address

100 LORALEE DR ALBANY NY 12205

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Phone

(518) 456-2608

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
417
Total Students
$111934
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 15 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Saddlewood Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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 64%
Asian 14.6%
Hispanic 7%
Black 8.2%
Two+ Races 6.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
64%
Asian
14.6%
Hispanic
7%
Black
8.2%
Two+ Races
6.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 417
50.6%
211 Female
49.4%
206 Male

Student Population

417 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In May 2025, third-grader Emilio James-Maisonet was named the "First in Math" Grand Champion for the South Colonie Central School District.

Emilio solved over 30,000 math problems on the online platform between September and January.

FAQ

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

Ans. The student-teacher ratio is 17.42:1. Saddlewood has a dedicated staff and 376 students.

2. What support does Saddlewood Elementary provide for English Language Learners?

Ans. Saddlewood provides support for its English Language Learners through focused programs.

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

Ans. The average class size at Saddlewood is variable; kindergarten averaged 14 students, while grade 3 Language Arts averaged 12 students.

4. How does the school engage parents in the educational process?

Ans. Saddlewood Elementary communicates regularly with parents and also provides opportunities for direct involvement, such as volunteering.

5. What initiatives has Saddlewood Elementary implemented to promote student wellness?

Ans. Saddlewood has implemented wellness programs that focus on physical health, nutrition, and mental health and wellness.

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.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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