Overview
GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in ALBANY, New York. The school enrolls 387 students. It is part of the ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36001
CityALBANY
ZIP12202
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360246000016
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment387
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino23.5%
Black / African American9.4%
Asian53.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %82%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)