Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 274 S Pearl St
       Albany, NY  12202-1899


(518) 475-6650

District: Albany City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2396th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,869 Help


Students who attend Giffen Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Albany High School
    Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.7%
Hispanic:
24.0%
Asian:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.6% Help


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Compare Details Giffen Memorial Elementary School ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Albany City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.7%), Hispanic (24%), Asian (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Albany City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Giffen Memorial Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Albany City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Giffen Memorial Elementary School is $18,869, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Albany City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Giffen Memorial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Giffen Memorial Elementary School 2396th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Giffen Memorial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Albany City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albany City School District 758th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Giffen Memorial Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.10 1814th 2206 17.8%
2007 13.62 1984th 2219 10.6%
2008 10.88 2075th 2227 6.8%
2009 10.50 2134th 2257 5.4%
2010 19.06 1950th 2263 13.8%
2011 12.71 2080th 2286 9.0%
2012 21.52 1939th 2320 16.4%
2013 16.63 2061st 2325 11.4%
2014 13.40 2135th 2345 9.0%
2015 7.84 2284th 2352 2.9%
2016 9.06 2260th 2366 4.5%
2017 6.59 2340th 2386 1.9%
2018 3.73 2381st 2395 0.6%
2019 6.13 2369th 2413 1.8%
2021 7.61 2098th 2201 4.7%
2022 7.62 2367th 2434 2.8%
2023 5.31 2396th 2439 1.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.12 109th 180 39.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.73 706th 938 24.7%
2019 19.07 840th 860 2.3%
2021 16.42 431st 454 5.1%
2022 23.77 907th 1027 11.7%
2023 25.33 876th 1001 12.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.31 1872nd 1941 3.6%
2019 26.94 1487th 1859 20.0%
2022 17.56 1995th 2031 1.8%
2023 16.35 1970th 2016 2.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.12 2035th 2045 0.5%
2019 10.29 1991st 2032 2.0%
2021 11.41 1611th 1678 4.0%
2023 9.58 1995th 2041 2.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.05 416th 570 27.0%
2023 12.66 626th 637 1.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.56 2332nd 2338 0.3%
2019 6.46 2322nd 2357 1.5%
2021 6.75 1893rd 1955 3.2%
2022 7.05 2357th 2401 1.8%
2023 7.01 2351st 2403 2.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.30 2322nd 2340 0.8%
2019 7.36 2312th 2358 2.0%
2021 8.49 1876th 1961 4.3%
2022 10.06 2295th 2400 4.4%
2023 5.34 2371st 2400 1.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.19 579th 601 3.7%
2019 0.24 548th 548 0.0%
2021 1.66 422nd 430 1.9%
2022 18.99 584th 671 13.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.48 922nd 948 2.7%
2019 15.52 836th 891 6.2%
2021 22.04 342nd 427 19.9%
2022 15.76 870th 936 7.1%
2023 14.76 787th 857 8.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.93 1344th 1392 3.4%
2019 14.54 1236th 1315 6.0%
2021 12.20 792nd 818 3.2%
2022 10.43 1460th 1503 2.9%
2023 9.14 1388th 1429 2.9%
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Rank History for White students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.33 1408th 1408 0.0%
2022 15.19 1257th 1399 10.2%
2023 13.85 1215th 1337 9.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Giffen Memorial Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 45 253 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1990 43 248 12 18 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1991 61 306 11 22 0 n/a n/a 29 429
1992 74 378 8 33 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 67 437 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1994 61 466 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 26 528 1 70 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1996 26 528 1 70 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1997 42 552 1 65 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1998 33 462 1 86 10 n/a n/a 0 592
1999 45 485 5 93 5 n/a n/a 0 633
2000 36 426 5 90 3 n/a n/a 2 562
2001 28 492 3 92 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2002 27 452 8 66 1 n/a n/a 0 554
2003 27 452 8 66 1 n/a n/a 0 554
2004 25 443 5 87 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2005 30 472 16 73 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2006 40 383 7 54 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 34 357 8 57 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2008 25 326 10 59 4 n/a n/a 0 424
2009 28 263 18 51 0 n/a n/a 32 392
2010 53 332 31 70 2 n/a n/a 1 489
2011 45 279 51 68 2 0 8 0 453
2012 38 266 40 74 4 0 16 0 438
2013 24 236 54 73 3 0 13 0 403
2014 27 246 47 72 4 0 17 0 413
2015 27 256 52 102 4 0 29 0 470
2016 36 270 48 112 2 0 31 0 499
2017 42 300 51 121 2 3 41 0 560
2018 52 259 50 112 2 0 39 0 514
2019 38 258 44 145 3 0 33 0 521
2020 38 261 41 108 3 0 34 0 485
2021 36 261 44 117 3 0 32 0 493
2022 39 194 40 114 3 0 25 0 415
2023 29 217 31 97 2 0 28 0 404

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 Giffen Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 325 25.7 12.6 n/a
1990 321 23.8 13.4 n/a
1991 429 26.7 16.0 n/a
1992 493 25.2 19.5 n/a
1993 560 30.8 18.2 n/a
1994 587 33.8 17.4 90.8
1995 625 34.9 17.9 94.9
1996 625 34.9 17.9 94.9
1997 660 37.7 17.5 89.2
1998 592 37.0 16.0 76.7
1999 633 38.3 16.5 94.5
2000 562 42.3 13.3 99.8
2001 615 47.0 13.1 94.1
2002 554 49.5 11.2 99.5
2003 554 49.5 11.2 99.5
2004 561 n/a n/a n/a
2005 593 49.2 12.1 99.5
2006 486 43.0 11.3 87.7
2007 458 40.0 11.5 78.8
2008 424 35.0 12.1 76.4
2009 392 38.0 10.3 106.7
2010 489 41.0 11.9 68
2011 453 44.3 10.2 92.5
2012 438 34.0 12.8 96.6
2013 403 34.0 11.8 93.1
2014 413 35.0 11.8 80.1
2015 470 35.0 13.4 73
2016 499 37.0 13.4 77.6
2017 560 32.9 16.9 74.5
2018 514 41.0 12.5 60.7
2019 521 42.0 12.4 90
2020 485 45.0 10.7 85.8
2021 493 36.8 13.3 86.8
2022 415 40.1 10.3 89.2
2023 404 30.5 13.2 92.6

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 Giffen Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 325 25.7 12.6 n/a
1990 321 23.8 13.4 n/a
1991 429 26.7 16.0 n/a
1992 493 25.2 19.5 n/a
1993 560 30.8 18.2 n/a
1994 587 33.8 17.4 90.8
1995 625 34.9 17.9 94.9
1996 625 34.9 17.9 94.9
1997 660 37.7 17.5 89.2
1998 592 37.0 16.0 76.7
1999 633 38.3 16.5 94.5
2000 562 42.3 13.3 99.8
2001 615 47.0 13.1 94.1
2002 554 49.5 11.2 99.5
2003 554 49.5 11.2 99.5
2004 561 n/a n/a n/a
2005 593 49.2 12.1 99.5
2006 486 43.0 11.3 87.7
2007 458 40.0 11.5 78.8
2008 424 35.0 12.1 76.4
2009 392 38.0 10.3 106.7
2010 489 41.0 11.9 68
2011 453 44.3 10.2 92.5
2012 438 34.0 12.8 96.6
2013 403 34.0 11.8 93.1
2014 413 35.0 11.8 80.1
2015 470 35.0 13.4 73
2016 499 37.0 13.4 77.6
2017 560 32.9 16.9 74.5
2018 514 41.0 12.5 60.7
2019 521 42.0 12.4 90
2020 485 45.0 10.7 85.8
2021 493 36.8 13.3 86.8
2022 415 40.1 10.3 89.2
2023 404 30.5 13.2 92.6

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

Giffen Memorial Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201393.1%0.0%0.0%96.8%95.8%97.8%97.8%96.3%96.8%95.5%
201493.7%0.0%0.0%98.3%95.4%98.6%98.6%98.3%98.1%98.6%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201696.3%0.0%0.0%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%
201791.5%0.0%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%92.7%98.8%98.8%
201896.6%0.0%0.2%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%96.6%97.9%97.9%
201994.2%0.0%0.0%96.9%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%96.9%
202099.8%0.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Giffen Memorial Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,009 (7.4%) $12,662 (92.6%) $13,671
2020 $1,829 (11.7%) $13,769 (88.3%) $15,598
2021 $2,333 (15.3%) $12,921 (84.7%) $15,254
2022 $3,008 (15.9%) $15,861 (84.1%) $18,869

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Giffen Memorial Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2369th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2396th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Giffen Memorial Elementary School)2516.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Albany City School District)3128.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Giffen Memorial Elementary School)3121.4
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Albany City School District)3035
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Giffen Memorial Elementary School)156.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Albany City School District)2427.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Giffen Memorial Elementary School)188.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Albany City School District)2433.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Giffen Memorial Elementary School)28.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Albany City School District)1526.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Giffen Memorial Elementary School)68.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Albany City School District)2229.8
 7.8%
   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 Students521404
 22.5%
African American258217
 15.9%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian4431
 29.5%
Hispanic14597
 33.1%
Pacific Islander00
White3829
 23.7%
Two or More Races3328
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90%92.6%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Giffen Memorial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.8% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Giffen Memorial Elementary School are 54% African American, 24% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% White, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Giffen Memorial Elementary School.

Students who attend Giffen Memorial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Albany High School
High : Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School


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