Okte Elementary School in Clifton Park, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Okte Elementary School is a suburban public school in Clifton Park, New York that is part of Shenendehowa Central School District. It serves 509 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.1:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

509 Students

36 Teachers

1581 Crescent Rd

Clifton Park, NY 12065 View local requests

http://www.shenet.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Okte Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. McGovern

Ms. Rounds

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Okte Elementary School Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Okte Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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