Niskayuna Fun Facts

What does Niskayuna mean?

• near the river

• extensive corn flats

• hope

• high taxes

What year was the TOWN of Niskayuna founded?

• 1853

• 1872

• 1800

• 1809

What language is Niskayuna derived from?

• Spanish

• The Mohawk language

• Dutch

• The Cayuga Language

What year was Niskayuna School District formed?

• 1934

• 1908

• 1953

• 1952

What area districts were included in centralizing the 5 area districts into one Niskayuna School District?

• Van Antwerp, Rexford, Alplaus, Rosendale, and Craig school districts

• Rexford, Alplaus, Niskayuna Number Four, Hillside and Craig school districts

• Van Antwerp, Rexford, Alplaus, Niskayuna Number Four, and Craig school districts

• Van Antwerp, Rexford, Alplaus, Niskayuna Number Four, and Birchwood school districts

In _____ a new Van Antwerp school was constructed. It was a two story brick building with 4 classrooms (todays southeast wing).

• 1910

• 1900

• 1940

• 1898

The original Van Antwerp School was a one room schoolhouse. It was build in _____

• 1860

• 1900

• 1880

• 1877

What was/is the town's population in 1953 and in 2024 (not an exact number).

• 5000,

  23,000

• 10,000

  24,500

• 9,500

  23,700

• 9,200

  25,200

What was the teacher's salary in 1877, while teaching in the Van Antwerp's one room schoolhouse?

• $7.50/ week

• $7.50/month

• $2.30/week

• $2.30/month

How many students are currently enrolled in Niskayuna Schools (2024)?

• 4,478

• 4,580

• 4,010

• 4,370