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Giffen Memorial Elementary School

274 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202, United States

+1 (518) 475-6650

http://www.albanyschools.org/schools/giffen

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Giffen Memorial Elementary School Overview

About This School

Giffen Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary in Albany, New York, serving 387 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 with a staff of 31 teachers. The average salary for educators at the school is $88,069. Students are composed of 53% male and 47% female. The student body is 54% Black, 25% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% White, and 6% Two or More Races.

387

Total Students

PK-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

31 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Albany County

Students per Counselor

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Giffen Memorial Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.6:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Giffen Memorial Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$88,069

City Avg: $92,090

State Avg: $91,676

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor:1

Giffen Memorial Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.23%

Male

46.77%

Female

Total Enrollment: 387 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White5.94%

Hispanic25.32%

Asian8.01%

Black53.75%

Two or More Races5.94%

Native American0.78%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Q: What is Giffen Memorial Elementary School?

A: Giffen Memorial Elementary School is a elementary public located in Albany.

Q: How many students attend Giffen Memorial Elementary School?

A: Giffen Memorial Elementary School has approximately 387 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Giffen Memorial Elementary School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Giffen Memorial Elementary School - Albany, NY

Quick Facts about Giffen Memorial Elementary School
School Name	Giffen Memorial Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	274 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202, Albany, NY
County	Albany County
Phone	+1 (518) 475-6650
Total Students	387
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	31
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Giffen Memorial Elementary School

What is Giffen Memorial Elementary School?

Giffen Memorial Elementary School is a elementary public located in Albany.

How many students attend Giffen Memorial Elementary School?

Giffen Memorial Elementary School has approximately 387 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Giffen Memorial Elementary School is 12:1.

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