Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Duyn 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Van Duyn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Duyn Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Van Duyn Elementary School is ranked #4242 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Van Duyn Elementary School?
334 students attend Van Duyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Van Duyn Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Duyn Elementary School?
Van Duyn Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Duyn Elementary School offer ?
Van Duyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Duyn Elementary School part of?
Van Duyn Elementary is a school that provides an environment of safety and encouragement. The school excels in their leadership qualities of teaching, promoting education and the advancement of their children. As a parent, I respect the hard work and diligence of the teachers, principal and staff. The academic programming is A 1 and it needs more extracurricular activities for the younger students. The kids are interested in singing, band and etc. and I believe it should be offered more to continue to advance their skills.
- Posted by Parent - Sue
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
