Cairo-durham Elementary School

424 Main St
Cairo, NY 12413
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cairo-durham 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cairo-durham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Cairo-durham Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Cairo-durham 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 Cairo-durham Elementary School is 0.30, 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)
#3403 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cairo-durham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cairo-durham 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
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
83%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Cairo-durham Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cairo-durham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cairo-durham Elementary School's ranking?
Cairo-durham Elementary School is ranked #3403 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cairo-durham Elementary School often compared to?
Cairo-durham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catskill Elementary School, Scott M Ellis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Cairo-durham Elementary School?
451 students attend Cairo-durham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cairo-durham Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cairo-durham Elementary School?
Cairo-durham Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cairo-durham Elementary School offer ?
Cairo-durham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cairo-durham Elementary School part of?
Cairo-durham Elementary School is part of Cairo-Durham Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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