Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
George Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Elementary School is 0.64, 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 is George Washington Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Elementary School is ranked #1005 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are George Washington Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Cortlandtville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
432 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of George Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
I went to this school, and it is AMAZING! It is very community involved and because of its size it is like a family..
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Romah
53/1/2010
My son has been there for K and 1st grades. We are very happy with the school, his teachers, and certainly the tone set by the principal. I am a teacher myself, so I am very involved in all aspects of his learning. My wife and I are very pleased so far.
- Posted by Parent - Gusta
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
