Van Corlaer Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Schenectady, New York 12306 · Schenectady City School District
#2069 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#38903 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Corlaer Elementary School
Van Corlaer Elementary School is a public elementary located in Schenectady, in the Schenectady City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 311 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2069th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 311.
There are 32 schools in Schenectady; Van Corlaer Elementary School ranks 22nd of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
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 Van Corlaer Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Corlaer Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hamilton Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 1.5 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–4
671 students · 1.9 km away
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 2.2 km away
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students · 2.2 km away
Draper Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 2.5 km away
Mohonasen Senior High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
924 students · 2.7 km away
DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 2.8 km away
Destine Preparatory Charter School
Schenectady · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
213 students · 3.2 km away
William C Keane Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students · 3.4 km away
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–2
602 students · 3.4 km away
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Helendale Road Primary School
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Hudson Falls Intermediate School
Hudson Falls · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
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E R Crosby Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Corlaer Elementary School a good school?
Van Corlaer Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 29.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2069 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 Van Corlaer Elementary School rank in New York?
Van Corlaer Elementary School ranks #2069 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #38903 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Corlaer Elementary School?
Van Corlaer Elementary School had 311 students in 2025.
Is Van Corlaer Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Corlaer Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Corlaer Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Corlaer Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.