Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nightengale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than 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 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 400 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Nightengale Elementary 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 Nightengale Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Nightengale Elementary School is ranked #1642 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Nightengale Elementary School often compared to?
Nightengale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Nightengale Elementary School?
400 students attend Nightengale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Nightengale Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nightengale Elementary School?
Nightengale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nightengale Elementary School offer ?
Nightengale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nightengale Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 400 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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