Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Herkimer 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 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herkimer Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Herkimer 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 Herkimer Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#2735 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
90%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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 Herkimer Elementary School's ranking?
Herkimer Elementary School is ranked #2735 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Herkimer Elementary School often compared to?
Herkimer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gregory B Jarvis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Herkimer Elementary School?
529 students attend Herkimer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Herkimer Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herkimer Elementary School?
Herkimer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herkimer Elementary School offer ?
Herkimer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Herkimer Elementary School part of?
Herkimer Elementary School is part of Herkimer Central School District.
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