Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakfield-alabama 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakfield-alabama Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakfield-alabama Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakfield-alabama 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 Oakfield-alabama Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#3043 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Oakfield-alabama Elementary School's ranking?
Oakfield-alabama Elementary School is ranked #3043 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Oakfield-alabama Elementary School often compared to?
Oakfield-alabama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byron-bergen Elementary School, Pembroke Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Oakfield-alabama Elementary School?
340 students attend Oakfield-alabama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Oakfield-alabama Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakfield-alabama Elementary School?
Oakfield-alabama Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oakfield-alabama Elementary School offer ?
Oakfield-alabama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakfield-alabama Elementary School part of?
Oakfield-alabama Elementary School is part of Oakfield-Alabama Central School District.
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