Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Benjamin Cosor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 802 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Cosor Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Cosor Elementary School?
802 students attend Benjamin Cosor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Benjamin Cosor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Cosor Elementary School?
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin Cosor Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Cosor Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 802 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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