Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
57%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School often compared to?
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cantiague Elementary School, George A Jackson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School?
291 students attend Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School?
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School offer ?
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School part of?
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School is part of Jericho Union Free School District.
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