Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Philip Sousa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 533 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
John Philip Sousa Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Philip Sousa Elementary School is 0.54, 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John Philip Sousa Elementary School?
533 students attend John Philip Sousa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John Philip Sousa Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Philip Sousa Elementary School?
John Philip Sousa Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Philip Sousa Elementary School offer ?
John Philip Sousa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Philip Sousa Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 533 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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