William C Keane Elementary School

Summary:

William C Keane Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Schenectady, New York, with 284 students. The school is part of the Schenectady City School District, which is ranked 833 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William C Keane Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York state, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 76.76% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The nearby schools in the Schenectady City School District, such as Jessie T Zoller Elementary, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, and Pleasant Valley Elementary, also perform poorly on state assessments and have similar demographic profiles, suggesting that the challenges faced by William C Keane Elementary are not unique and are likely systemic issues within the district.

Despite consistent high per-student spending and small class sizes, William C Keane Elementary School has not shown any significant improvement in its academic performance or state rankings over the past decade. The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, are even lower than the overall school ranking, indicating significant achievement gaps that need to be addressed. The lack of nearby high-performing options for families in the area may also contribute to the persistent challenges faced by William C Keane Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1252 Albany Ave
       Schenectady, NY  12304


(518) 881-3960

District: Schenectady City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2360th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,215 Help


Students who attend William C Keane Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Park Middle School
High:    Schenectady High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
33.5%
Hispanic:
23.3%
African American:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.6% Help


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Compare Details William C Keane Elementary School ranks worse than 96.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details William C Keane Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Schenectady City School District. Student population at William C Keane Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (33.5%), Hispanic (23.3%), African American (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William C Keane Elementary School is 8.4, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William C Keane Elementary School is $18,215, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William C Keane Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks William C Keane Elementary School 2360th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See William C Keane Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Schenectady City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schenectady City School District 833rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William C Keane Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 9.22 2151st 2257 4.7%
2010 16.18 2009th 2263 11.2%
2011 7.84 2179th 2286 4.7%
2012 18.06 1999th 2320 13.8%
2013 15.46 2081st 2325 10.5%
2014 8.17 2275th 2345 3.0%
2015 7.63 2287th 2352 2.8%
2016 5.99 2326th 2366 1.7%
2017 9.26 2277th 2386 4.6%
2018 7.05 2325th 2395 2.9%
2019 16.90 2087th 2413 13.5%
2021 5.96 2129th 2201 3.3%
2022 6.80 2381st 2434 2.2%
2023 5.85 2388th 2439 2.1%
2024 8.30 2360th 2445 3.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.16 192nd 202 5.0%
2019 25.23 130th 180 27.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.83 1916th 1941 1.3%
2019 19.44 1767th 1859 4.9%
2021 31.23 756th 1044 27.6%
2022 17.17 2003rd 2031 1.4%
2023 15.56 1992nd 2016 1.2%
2024 25.68 1728th 2110 18.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.35 1993rd 2045 2.5%
2019 20.71 1769th 2032 12.9%
2022 8.59 2058th 2099 2.0%
2023 8.66 2006th 2041 1.7%
2024 14.69 1950th 2078 6.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.28 703rd 730 3.7%
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Rank History for Female students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.35 2312th 2338 1.1%
2019 13.92 2163rd 2357 8.2%
2021 8.19 1875th 1955 4.1%
2022 8.68 2330th 2401 3.0%
2023 8.10 2334th 2403 2.9%
2024 9.61 2322nd 2413 3.8%
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Rank History for Male students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.02 2199th 2340 6.0%
2019 23.74 1869th 2358 20.7%
2021 5.61 1909th 1961 2.7%
2022 7.67 2344th 2400 2.3%
2023 5.40 2368th 2400 1.3%
2024 9.66 2312th 2411 4.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.83 589th 601 2.0%
2019 18.67 485th 548 11.5%
2022 2.32 664th 671 1.0%
2023 1.59 600th 605 0.8%
2024 4.87 645th 662 2.6%
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Rank History for African American students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.27 894th 948 5.7%
2019 18.57 806th 891 9.5%
2022 14.46 889th 936 5.0%
2023 24.77 665th 857 22.4%
2024 16.45 855th 927 7.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.39 1351st 1392 2.9%
2019 20.13 1160th 1315 11.8%
2021 14.35 775th 818 5.3%
2022 7.82 1482nd 1503 1.4%
2023 8.47 1393rd 1429 2.5%
2024 9.71 1500th 1531 2.0%
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Rank History for White students at William C Keane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.97 1363rd 1408 3.2%
2019 3.59 1326th 1338 0.9%
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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 William C Keane Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 98 131 32 45 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2010 101 116 38 57 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2011 88 129 41 59 0 0 0 0 317
2012 77 133 70 58 2 0 5 0 345
2013 62 110 69 58 0 0 12 0 311
2014 62 131 61 65 0 0 12 0 331
2015 65 134 67 75 0 0 27 0 368
2016 54 121 65 72 0 0 19 0 331
2017 48 78 89 79 1 0 41 0 336
2018 62 72 86 84 1 0 47 0 352
2019 53 71 86 74 0 0 38 0 322
2020 42 80 80 85 0 0 35 0 322
2021 39 66 83 67 0 0 30 0 285
2022 33 55 84 84 0 0 35 0 291
2023 26 52 89 78 0 0 39 0 284
2024 23 47 86 60 3 9 29 0 257

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 William C Keane Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 306 20.0 15.3 67
2010 312 24.0 13.0 77.9
2011 317 23.8 13.2 67.2
2012 345 23.0 14.9 88.4
2013 311 21.0 14.8 92
2014 331 20.0 16.5 84.9
2015 368 21.0 17.5 89.4
2016 331 20.0 16.5 74.9
2017 336 23.0 14.6 56.3
2018 352 23.0 15.3 80.1
2019 322 25.0 12.8 65.5
2020 322 21.0 15.3 71.7
2021 285 22.2 12.8 72.6
2022 291 23.1 12.5 65.6
2023 284 29.7 9.5 76.8
2024 257 30.4 8.4 71.6

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 William C Keane Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 306 20.0 15.3 67
2010 312 24.0 13.0 77.9
2011 317 23.8 13.2 67.2
2012 345 23.0 14.9 88.4
2013 311 21.0 14.8 92
2014 331 20.0 16.5 84.9
2015 368 21.0 17.5 89.4
2016 331 20.0 16.5 74.9
2017 336 23.0 14.6 56.3
2018 352 23.0 15.3 80.1
2019 322 25.0 12.8 65.5
2020 322 21.0 15.3 71.7
2021 285 22.2 12.8 72.6
2022 291 23.1 12.5 65.6
2023 284 29.7 9.5 76.8
2024 257 30.4 8.4 71.6

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

William C Keane Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%100.0%99.7%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.2%0.3%0.0%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%99.4%99.4%
201698.0%0.3%0.0%99.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.3%99.4%98.6%
201799.4%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%100.0%99.4%
201898.2%0.0%0.0%99.1%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%99.7%98.5%
201999.0%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%100.0%99.7%
202098.7%0.0%99.7%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.7%99.7%98.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for William C Keane Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,000 (12.7%) $13,801 (87.3%) $15,801
2020 $582 (4.0%) $13,950 (96.0%) $14,532
2021 $1,929 (12.3%) $13,690 (87.6%) $15,620
2022 $1,875 (11.2%) $14,888 (88.8%) $16,763
2023 $4,943 (27.1%) $13,272 (72.9%) $18,215

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

Impact of COVID-19 on William C Keane 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 2087th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2388th of 2439 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William C Keane Elementary School)369.5
 26.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3424.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (William C Keane Elementary School)3516.3
 18.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)2825.6
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William C Keane Elementary School)1917.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3226.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (William C Keane Elementary School)1311.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1621.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William C Keane Elementary School)3118
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)1722.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (William C Keane Elementary School)1410.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1216.3
 4.3%
   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 Students322284
 11.8%
African American7152
 26.8%
American Indian00
Asian8689
 3.5%
Hispanic7478
 5.4%
Pacific Islander00
White5326
 50.9%
Two or More Races3839
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%76.8%
 11.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about William C Keane Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended William C Keane Elementary School.

Students who attend William C Keane Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Park Middle School
High : Schenectady High School

William C Keane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.5% of New York elementary schools.

Students at William C Keane Elementary School are 33% Asian, 23% Hispanic, 18% African American, 11% Two or more races, 9% White, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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