Overview
ALTAMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in ALTAMONT, New York. The school enrolls 295 students. It is part of the GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictGUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36001
CityALTAMONT
ZIP12009
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361308001069
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment295
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino5.0%
Black / African American6.9%
Asian3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native79.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %22%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)