Nightengale Elementary School

84 Nightengale Ave
Massena, NY 13662
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nightengale 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nightengale Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Nightengale 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 Nightengale Elementary School is 0.21, 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)
#2904 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
55%
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50-54%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nightengale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
1%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
89%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Nightengale Elementary School's ranking?
Nightengale Elementary School is ranked #2904 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Nightengale Elementary School often compared to?
Nightengale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Nightengale Elementary School?
401 students attend Nightengale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Nightengale Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nightengale Elementary School?
Nightengale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nightengale Elementary School offer ?
Nightengale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nightengale Elementary School part of?
Nightengale Elementary School is part of Massena Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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