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Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Albany, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · Albany City School District

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About Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Giffen Memorial Elementary School is a public school in Albany, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 387 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Albany. With about 31.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.4 students per teacher. Albany City School District runs 16 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 59 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city.

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School facts

Address	274 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202
Phone	(518) 475-6650
School district	Albany City School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	387
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31.1
Students per teacher	12.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Albany County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360246000016). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Giffen Memorial Elementary School serve?

Giffen Memorial Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Giffen Memorial Elementary School?

Giffen Memorial Elementary School reported 387 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Giffen Memorial Elementary School?

About 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 387 students and 31.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Giffen Memorial Elementary School a public or charter school?

Giffen Memorial Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Giffen Memorial Elementary School in?

Giffen Memorial Elementary School is part of Albany City School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/albany-city-school-district/

Where is Giffen Memorial Elementary School located?

Giffen Memorial Elementary School is at 274 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202. The phone number is (518) 475-6650.

How many other schools are near Giffen Memorial Elementary School?

There are 59 other schools within 5 miles of Giffen Memorial Elementary School in our directory.