How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Giffen Memorial Elementary School | KIPP Albany Community Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Albany, NY | Albany, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 387 | 688 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.2% | 85.9% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Giffen Memorial Elementary School | KIPP Albany Community Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,051 | $20,738 |
| District | Albany City School District | KIPP Albany Community Charter School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Giffen Memorial Elementary School | KIPP Albany Community Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.9% | 1.7% |
| African American | 53.7% | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.3% | 22.2% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Giffen Memorial Elementary School | KIPP Albany Community Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 700:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.2% | 71.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 30 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.