Roots Academy at West Hill
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Albany, New York 12206 · Albany City School District
#2520 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#48572 of 50,301 nationally
About Roots Academy at West Hill
Roots Academy at West Hill is a public elementary located in Albany, in the Albany City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 283 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2520th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (32th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 283.
There are 32 schools in Albany; Roots Academy at West Hill ranks 31st of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
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 Roots Academy at West Hill by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Roots Academy at West Hill
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Albany High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,937 students · 662 m away
Henry Johnson Charter School
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
346 students · 824 m away
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 876 m away
Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
316 students · 926 m away
Pine Hills Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 1.2 km away
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students · 1.3 km away
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
840 students · 1.7 km away
Dual Language Program at Albany International Academy
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students · 1.9 km away
New Scotland Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 2.2 km away
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students · 2.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Roots Academy at West Hill a good school?
Roots Academy at West Hill has a Success Index (US) of 12.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2520 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 Roots Academy at West Hill rank in New York?
Roots Academy at West Hill ranks #2520 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #48572 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Roots Academy at West Hill?
Roots Academy at West Hill had 283 students in 2025.
Is Roots Academy at West Hill a elementary school or a high school?
Roots Academy at West Hill is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Roots Academy at West Hill?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Roots Academy at West Hill; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.