Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Port Leyden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
98%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Port Leyden Elementary School?
171 students attend Port Leyden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Port Leyden Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Leyden Elementary School?
Port Leyden Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Port Leyden Elementary School offer ?
Port Leyden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Leyden Elementary School part of?
Port Leyden Elementary School is part of South Lewis Central School District.
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