Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Karigon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Karigon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Karigon Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Karigon 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 Karigon Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#922 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Karigon Elementary School is ranked #922 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Karigon Elementary School often compared to?
Karigon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arongen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Karigon Elementary School?
482 students attend Karigon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Karigon Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karigon Elementary School?
Karigon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Karigon Elementary School offer ?
Karigon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Karigon Elementary School part of?
Karigon Elementary School is part of Shenendehowa Central School District.
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The teachers and some students are really nice! There can be a lot of drama but like any other school, there is.
Review Karigon Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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