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Craig Elementary School

2566 BALLTOWN RD SCHENECTADY NY 12309

Ranked 42 of 78 in New York

Top schools in Schenectady
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Craig Elementary School

2566 BALLTOWN RD SCHENECTADY NY 12309

About Craig Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
392
Total Students
$80912
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 56.6%
Asian 21.2%
Hispanic 7.4%
Black 6.6%
Two+ Races 8.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
56.6%
Asian
21.2%
Hispanic
7.4%
Black
6.6%
Two+ Races
8.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 392
49%
192 Female
51%
200 Male

Student Population

392 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Craig Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2566 BALLTOWN RD SCHENECTADY NY 12309

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Phone

(518) 377-0156

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TOP 42 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Craig 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: 8:35 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Craig Elementary hosted its Annual Summer Sonata on July 28 and August 1.

FAQ

Q: What is the school culture like at Craig Elementary School?

A: Craig Elementary School has a respectful, responsible, and caring atmosphere in which students are able to grow and demonstrate positive behavior.

Q: How does Craig Elementary support students' mental health and wellness?

A: Craig Elementary School offers specialized counseling support to promote students’ social and emotional growth.

Q: What are the procedures for safety at Craig Elementary?

A: Craig Elementary School implements safety measures (e.g., secured entry, monitored access) district-wide.

Q: Are there any safety programs at Craig Elementary?

A: Craig Elementary School is part of our district's safety programs to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

Q: What are the opportunities for parent involvement at Craig Elementary?

A: Parent involvement opportunities at Craig Elementary School include joining leadership teams or advisory councils to support school programs in action.

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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