Big Flats School

543 Maple St
Big Flats, NY 14814
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Big Flats 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 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Big Flats School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Big Flats School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Flats School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1415 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
55%
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75-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
88%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Flats School's ranking?
Big Flats School is ranked #1415 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Big Flats School often compared to?
Big Flats Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner Road Elementary School, Diven School, Ridge Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Big Flats School?
358 students attend Big Flats School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Big Flats School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Flats School?
Big Flats School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Flats School offer ?
Big Flats School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Flats School part of?
Big Flats School is part of Horseheads Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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