Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William E Cottle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
William E Cottle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William E Cottle School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William E Cottle School?
506 students attend William E Cottle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of William E Cottle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William E Cottle School?
William E Cottle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William E Cottle School offer ?
William E Cottle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William E Cottle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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