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Orenda Elementary School

970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orenda Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Orenda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Orenda Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Orenda Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orenda Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#762 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Orenda Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orenda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orenda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Orenda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Orenda Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Orenda Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Orenda Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Orenda Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Orenda Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Orenda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Orenda Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Orenda Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Orenda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orenda Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orenda Elementary School's ranking?
Orenda Elementary School is ranked #762 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Orenda Elementary School often compared to?
Orenda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arongen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Orenda Elementary School?
537 students attend Orenda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Orenda Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orenda Elementary School?
Orenda Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orenda Elementary School offer ?
Orenda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orenda Elementary School part of?
Orenda Elementary School is part of Shenendehowa Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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