Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Abram Lansing School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abram Lansing School's student population of 320 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abram Lansing School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abram Lansing School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3710 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abram Lansing School's ranking?
Abram Lansing School is ranked #3710 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Abram Lansing School often compared to?
Abram Lansing Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Abram Lansing School?
320 students attend Abram Lansing School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Abram Lansing School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abram Lansing School?
Abram Lansing School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abram Lansing School offer ?
Abram Lansing School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Abram Lansing School part of?
Abram Lansing School is part of Cohoes City School District.
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