Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Greenwood Lake 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenwood Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greenwood Lake Elementary School's student population of 165 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenwood Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Lake Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2403 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
66%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenwood Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Lake Elementary School is ranked #2403 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Greenwood Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Greenwood Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester Elementary School, Park Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Lake Elementary School?
165 students attend Greenwood Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Greenwood Lake Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Lake Elementary School?
Greenwood Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Greenwood Lake Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood Lake Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Lake Elementary School is part of Greenwood Lake Union Free School District.
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