School 26 serves 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
36%
30%
Black
40%
15%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend School 26?
207 students attend School 26.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of School 26 students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 24% of students are White.
What grades does School 26 offer ?
School 26 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is School 26 part of?
School 26 is part of Albany City School District.
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