Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watervliet 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 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 662 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Watervliet 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 Watervliet Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Watervliet Elementary School is ranked #3908 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Watervliet Elementary School?
662 students attend Watervliet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Watervliet Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watervliet Elementary School?
Watervliet Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Watervliet Elementary School offer ?
Watervliet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watervliet Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 662 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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