Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Port Dickinson Elementary 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Dickinson Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Port Dickinson Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
89%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Port Dickinson Elementary School often compared to?
Port Dickinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Macarthur School, Chenango Forks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Port Dickinson Elementary School?
410 students attend Port Dickinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Port Dickinson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Dickinson Elementary School?
Port Dickinson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Port Dickinson Elementary School offer ?
Port Dickinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Dickinson Elementary School part of?
Port Dickinson Elementary School is part of Chenango Valley Central School District.
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