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Elementary· 12 schools in district

ORENDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

970 RT 146, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
537
Students
Total enrolled
$20,216
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 41% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 537 students in grades KG–05 in CLIFTON PARK, New York.
41% above average funding
District spends $20,216 per pupil, 41% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ORENDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in CLIFTON PARK, New York, serving grades KG–05 with 537 students. The district invests $20,216 per student — 41% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at ORENDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

537
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution272 male · 265 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 83 students
Student Composition
77%
9%
Asian6%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black2%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 362667003639

Academic Outcomes at ORENDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 12065

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,216Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,216
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,895
Student Support$3,841
Administration$2,426
Operations$3,032
Other$2,022
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,216 spent per student, an estimated $8,956 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
60%
State government
29.6%
Local (property tax)
59.7%
Federal programs
10.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,216/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ARONGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSKANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOKTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSHATEKON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
Middle
GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOLKODA MIDDLE SCHOOLACADIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountySaratoga County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (518)881-0550
NCES ID: 362667003639
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CLIFTON PARK seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL
3,036 students · 09–12
● 60 opp21% FRL
Mid
GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL
773 students · 06–08
● 60 opp15% FRL
Mid
KODA MIDDLE SCHOOL
751 students · 06–08
● 60 opp21% FRL
Mid
ACADIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
744 students · 06–08
● 60 opp20% FRL
Elem
ARONGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
601 students · KG–05
● 60 opp24% FRL
Elem
SKANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
543 students · KG–05
● 60 opp14% FRL
Elem
OKTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
535 students · KG–05
● 60 opp23% FRL
Elem
SHATEKON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
532 students · KG–05
● 60 opp29% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
970 RT 146, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.