Craig Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Schenectady, New York 12309 · Niskayuna Central School District
#523 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#7880 of 50,301 nationally
About Craig Elementary School
Craig Elementary School is a public elementary located in Schenectady, in the Niskayuna Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 377 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 523rd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 377.
There are 32 schools in Schenectady; Craig Elementary School ranks 11th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Craig Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Craig Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Niskayuna High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students · 1.5 km away
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 1.9 km away
Oneida Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students · 2.3 km away
Yates Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students · 2.4 km away
Schenectady High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,885 students · 2.5 km away
Van Antwerp Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students · 2.6 km away
Hillside School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students · 2.8 km away
Howe Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 3.0 km away
Glencliff School
Rexford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students · 3.4 km away
Central Park Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students · 4.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Craig Elementary School a good school?
Craig Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #523 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Craig Elementary School rank in New York?
Craig Elementary School ranks #523 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #7880 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Craig Elementary School?
Craig Elementary School had 377 students in 2025.
Is Craig Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Craig Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Craig Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Craig Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.