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GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
BALLSTON SPA, New York · BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students451
Student:Teacher12.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch25%
Title INo
GORDON CREEK
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
451
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
25%-33.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in BALLSTON SPA, New York. The school enrolls 451 students. It is part of the BALLSTON SPA 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
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36091
CityBALLSTON SPA
ZIP12020
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360393003409

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment451
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.3%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native87.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
2.1%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
4.9%
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 %25%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)