Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Altamont Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altamont Elementary School's student population of 306 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Altamont Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altamont Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1757 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
78%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altamont Elementary School's ranking?
Altamont Elementary School is ranked #1757 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Altamont Elementary School often compared to?
Altamont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albertus W Becker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Altamont Elementary School?
306 students attend Altamont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Altamont Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altamont Elementary School?
Altamont Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Altamont Elementary School offer ?
Altamont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Altamont Elementary School part of?
Altamont Elementary School is part of Guilderland Central School District.
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