Elsmere Elementary School
Delmar, NY · Bethlehem Central School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
242nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
247 DELAWARE AVE, Delmar, NY 12054
(518)439-4996NCES ID 360471000213Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Elsmere Elementary School 242nd 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 90% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 90th 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 230 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 83.5% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 7.4% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 4.3% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.5 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 $454K in zip 12054 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 Elsmere Elementary School
- #639Hamagrael Elementary SchoolBethlehem Central School District · 1.4 mi away639th of 2,326
ELA 68% ▼14 · Math 70% ▼11Compare - #527Albany School of HumanitiesAlbany City School District · 1.8 mi away527th of 2,326
ELA 71% ▼11 · Math 74% ▼7Compare - #442Slingerlands Elementary SchoolBethlehem Central School District · 2.1 mi away442nd of 2,326
ELA 77% ▼5 · Math 72% ▼9Compare - #510Glenmont Elementary SchoolBethlehem Central School District · 2.2 mi away510th of 2,326
ELA 72% ▼10 · Math 73% ▼8Compare - #389Eagle Elementary SchoolBethlehem Central School District · 2.3 mi away389th of 2,326
ELA 73% ▼9 · Math 80% ▼1Compare - #1076New Scotland Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 2.3 mi away1,076th of 2,326
ELA 58% ▼24 · Math 57% ▼24Compare - #2175Delaware Community SchoolAlbany City School District · 2.3 mi away2,175th of 2,326
ELA 24% ▼58 · Math 29% ▼52Compare - #2212KIPP Albany Community Charter SchoolKIPP Albany Community Charter School · 2.9 mi away · charter2,212th of 2,326
ELA 31% ▼51 · Math 17% ▼64Compare
What school district is Elsmere Elementary School in?
Elsmere Elementary School is part of the Bethlehem Central School District district in Delmar, New York.
Is Elsmere Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Elsmere Elementary School 242nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Elsmere Elementary School?
White 84%, Two or more races 7%, Black 4%, Asian 3% (230 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Elsmere Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12054 is $454K 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.