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Veeder Elementary School

25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Veeder Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • 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

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Veeder Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 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
Veeder Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veeder Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
#2339 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Veeder Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Veeder 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.
35-39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Veeder 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.
90-94%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Veeder 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
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Veeder Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Veeder Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Veeder Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
16%
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White
64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Veeder 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
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Veeder Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Veeder 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
32%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Veeder 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 Veeder 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 Veeder Elementary School's ranking?
Veeder Elementary School is ranked #2339 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Veeder Elementary School?
436 students attend Veeder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Veeder Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veeder Elementary School?
Veeder Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Veeder Elementary School offer ?
Veeder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Veeder Elementary School part of?
Veeder Elementary School is part of South Colonie Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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