Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Elma Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Elma Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elma Primary School is 0.12, 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.
Elma Primary School is ranked #1567 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Elma Primary School often compared to?
Elma Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Elma Primary School?
298 students attend Elma Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Elma Primary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elma Primary School?
Elma Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elma Primary School offer ?
Elma Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elma Primary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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