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Francis L Stevens Elementary School

Summary:

Francis L Stevens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ballston Lake, New York, serving 486 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District.

This school is an exceptional educational institution, consistently ranking among the top 15% of elementary schools in New York. With over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, the school's academic performance is significantly higher than the state averages. In fact, Francis L Stevens Elementary outperforms the other schools in its own district, as well as nearby schools in the Shenendehowa and Scotia-Glenville districts. The school's performance is particularly impressive when compared to the lower-performing Pashley Elementary, which is also in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake district.

Beyond its exceptional academic achievements, Francis L Stevens Elementary also has a relatively low-poverty student population and small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of just 11.6. The school's consistent high performance, across both overall and subgroup metrics, makes it a standout example of educational excellence in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 25 Lakehill Rd
       Ballston Lake, NY  12019-2414

(518) 399-9141

District: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,227 Help


Students who attend Francis L Stevens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Richard H O'Rourke Middle School
High:    Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.8% Help


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Compare Details Francis L Stevens Elementary School ranks better than 90.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Francis L Stevens Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis L Stevens Elementary School is 11.9. 1 elementary schools in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis L Stevens Elementary School is $14,227. 1 elementary schools in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Francis L Stevens Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Francis L Stevens Elementary School 224th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Francis L Stevens Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District 121st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Francis L Stevens Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Francis L Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.15 599th 2206 72.8%
2007 75.73 502nd 2219 77.4%
2008 71.49 664th 2227 70.2%
2009 66.30 871st 2257 61.4%
2010 79.26 373rd 2263 83.5%
2011 79.23 399th 2286 82.5%
2012 73.09 615th 2320 73.5%
2013 85.42 247th 2325 89.4%
2014 86.72 216th 2345 90.8%
2015 88.17 191st 2352 91.9%
2016 84.53 270th 2366 88.6%
2017 86.85 226th 2386 90.5%
2018 87.06 217th 2395 90.9%
2019 85.62 298th 2413 87.7%
2021 83.04 305th 2201 86.1%
2022 84.92 308th 2434 87.3%
2023 84.42 351st 2439 85.6%
2024 89.13 224th 2445 90.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Francis L Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.56 460th 1941 76.3%
2019 65.82 351st 1859 81.1%
2021 35.87 668th 1044 36.0%
2022 58.49 562nd 2031 72.3%
2023 50.86 760th 2016 62.3%
2024 65.83 466th 2110 77.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Francis L Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.23 408th 2045 80.0%
2019 52.00 827th 2032 59.3%
2021 63.99 471st 1678 71.9%
2022 75.65 349th 2099 83.4%
2023 72.41 423rd 2041 79.3%
2024 73.02 405th 2078 80.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Francis L Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.88 143rd 2338 93.9%
2019 79.24 415th 2357 82.4%
2021 81.44 277th 1955 85.8%
2022 87.58 228th 2401 90.5%
2023 83.58 350th 2403 85.4%
2024 89.31 194th 2413 92.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Francis L Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.71 295th 2340 87.4%
2019 86.79 245th 2358 89.6%
2021 78.53 340th 1961 82.7%
2022 77.80 443rd 2400 81.5%
2023 81.68 371st 2400 84.5%
2024 85.33 279th 2411 88.4%
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Rank History for White students at Francis L Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.37 190th 1408 86.5%
2019 71.50 369th 1338 72.4%
2021 77.06 241st 1224 80.3%
2022 76.41 284th 1399 79.7%
2023 74.43 327th 1337 75.5%
2024 80.15 225th 1392 83.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Francis L Stevens Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 445 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1990 432 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1991 486 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 462 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 471 2 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 506 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1995 533 9 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 533 9 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 516 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1998 499 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 506 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2000 532 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 547 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 521 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2003 521 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2004 525 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2005 485 7 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 509 7 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 500 9 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2008 481 10 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2009 406 10 11 81 0 n/a n/a 3 511
2010 451 10 13 2 0 n/a n/a 6 482
2011 414 14 16 5 0 0 0 0 449
2012 393 6 15 5 0 0 8 0 427
2013 371 6 13 6 0 0 10 0 406
2014 373 8 11 8 0 0 8 0 408
2015 348 4 13 6 0 0 5 0 376
2016 369 4 8 7 1 0 10 0 399
2017 387 4 6 9 0 0 13 0 419
2018 364 3 8 12 0 1 13 0 401
2019 402 2 12 15 0 0 11 0 442
2020 426 1 10 15 0 1 11 0 464
2021 439 3 8 17 0 1 11 0 479
2022 454 3 6 16 0 2 9 0 490
2023 447 3 6 19 0 1 10 0 486
2024 437 4 8 22 0 2 12 0 485

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Francis L Stevens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 448 32.4 13.8 n/a
1990 436 32.5 13.4 n/a
1991 493 33.5 14.7 n/a
1992 475 36.3 13.0 n/a
1993 485 25.5 19.0 n/a
1994 519 27.5 18.9 4.8
1995 547 29.5 18.5 7.3
1996 547 29.5 18.5 7.3
1997 526 30.1 17.5 5.1
1998 508 33.4 15.2 5.7
1999 516 32.7 15.8 5.6
2000 540 31.7 17.0 9.6
2001 556 31.3 17.8 10.3
2002 537 34.5 15.6 6.9
2003 537 34.5 15.6 6.9
2004 535 n/a n/a n/a
2005 497 34.6 14.4 6.2
2006 527 37.0 14.2 4.7
2007 520 36.3 14.3 7.3
2008 502 36.8 13.6 6.6
2009 511 37.3 13.7 9.3
2010 482 36.8 13.0 10.9
2011 449 37.0 12.1 11.6
2012 427 31.0 13.7 13.8
2013 406 32.2 12.6 16.7
2014 408 33.8 12.0 16.2
2015 376 33.0 11.3 18.4
2016 399 30.0 13.3 15.5
2017 419 31.1 13.4 16.9
2018 401 29.0 13.8 17.2
2019 442 32.0 13.8 19
2020 464 30.0 15.4 17.5
2021 479 36.3 13.1 14.4
2022 490 39.0 12.5 15.7
2023 486 41.6 11.6 16.9
2024 485 40.4 11.9 19.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Francis L Stevens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 448 32.4 13.8 n/a
1990 436 32.5 13.4 n/a
1991 493 33.5 14.7 n/a
1992 475 36.3 13.0 n/a
1993 485 25.5 19.0 n/a
1994 519 27.5 18.9 4.8
1995 547 29.5 18.5 7.3
1996 547 29.5 18.5 7.3
1997 526 30.1 17.5 5.1
1998 508 33.4 15.2 5.7
1999 516 32.7 15.8 5.6
2000 540 31.7 17.0 9.6
2001 556 31.3 17.8 10.3
2002 537 34.5 15.6 6.9
2003 537 34.5 15.6 6.9
2004 535 n/a n/a n/a
2005 497 34.6 14.4 6.2
2006 527 37.0 14.2 4.7
2007 520 36.3 14.3 7.3
2008 502 36.8 13.6 6.6
2009 511 37.3 13.7 9.3
2010 482 36.8 13.0 10.9
2011 449 37.0 12.1 11.6
2012 427 31.0 13.7 13.8
2013 406 32.2 12.6 16.7
2014 408 33.8 12.0 16.2
2015 376 33.0 11.3 18.4
2016 399 30.0 13.3 15.5
2017 419 31.1 13.4 16.9
2018 401 29.0 13.8 17.2
2019 442 32.0 13.8 19
2020 464 30.0 15.4 17.5
2021 479 36.3 13.1 14.4
2022 490 39.0 12.5 15.7
2023 486 41.6 11.6 16.9
2024 485 40.4 11.9 19.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Francis L Stevens Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.7%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201498.3%1.0%0.0%99.0%98.5%99.0%99.0%98.8%98.5%99.0%
201598.4%1.1%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.7%98.4%98.9%
201699.0%0.7%0.0%99.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%99.3%99.3%
201798.8%0.5%0.2%99.3%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.5%99.5%99.3%
201899.3%0.8%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%99.5%
201998.7%0.0%0.0%99.1%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.1%99.1%
202098.7%0.0%99.1%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.1%99.1%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Francis L Stevens Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $100 (0.7%) $13,834 (99.3%) $13,934
2020 $390 (3.0%) $12,660 (97.0%) $13,050
2021 $429 (3.2%) $13,003 (96.8%) $13,432
2022 $833 (6.1%) $12,749 (93.9%) $13,582
2023 $794 (5.6%) $13,434 (94.4%) $14,227

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis L Stevens Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 298th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 351st of 2439 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis L Stevens Elementary School)8172.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District)7968.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Francis L Stevens Elementary School)7875.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District)7673.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Francis L Stevens Elementary School)6967.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District)7063.9
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Francis L Stevens Elementary School)7273.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District)6869.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Francis L Stevens Elementary School)5868.3
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District)5258
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Francis L Stevens Elementary School)6467.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District)6065.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students442486
 10%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian126
 50%
Hispanic1519
 26.7%
Pacific Islander01
White402447
 11.2%
Two or More Races1110
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19%16.9%
 2.1%

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Students at Francis L Stevens Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes. Francis L Stevens Elementary School ranks in the top 9.2% of New York elementary schools.

Students who attend Francis L Stevens Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richard H O'Rourke Middle School
High : Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 485 students attended Francis L Stevens Elementary School.


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