Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Albany, NY · Albany City School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
2,294th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
274 S PEARL ST, Albany, NY 12202
(518)475-6650NCES ID 360246000016Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Giffen Memorial Elementary School 2,294th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 406 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.6% | 56.2% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.0% | 22.7% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| White | 9.9% | 7.4% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 11.3% | 6.9% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 6.2% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $180K in zip 12202 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Giffen Memorial Elementary School
- #2212KIPP Albany Community Charter SchoolKIPP Albany Community Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter2,212th of 2,326
ELA 31% ▲10 · Math 17% ▲7Compare - #1580Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & TechnologyAlbany City School District · 0.8 mi away1,580th of 2,326
ELA 48% ▲27 · Math 43% ▲33Compare - #2175Delaware Community SchoolAlbany City School District · 1.1 mi away2,175th of 2,326
ELA 24% ▲3 · Math 29% ▲19Compare - #2191Arbor Hill Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 1.5 mi away2,191st of 2,326
ELA 24% ▲3 · Math 28% ▲18Compare - #1921Sheridan Preparatory AcademyAlbany City School District · 1.5 mi away1,921st of 2,326
ELA 35% ▲14 · Math 39% ▲29Compare - #827Brighter Choice Charter School for GirlsBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls · 1.7 mi away · charter827th of 2,326
ELA 71% ▲50 · Math 58% ▲48Compare - #527Albany School of HumanitiesAlbany City School District · 1.7 mi away527th of 2,326
ELA 71% ▲50 · Math 74% ▲64Compare - #963Brighter Choice Charter School for BoysBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys · 1.7 mi away · charter963rd of 2,326
ELA 59% ▲38 · Math 63% ▲53Compare
What school district is Giffen Memorial Elementary School in?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School is part of the Albany City School District district in Albany, New York.
Is Giffen Memorial Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Giffen Memorial Elementary School 2,294th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
Black 56%, Hispanic 23%, White 7%, Asian 7% (406 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Giffen Memorial Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12202 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.