Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-1,
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sapphire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sapphire Elementary School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sapphire Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
39%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
41%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 schools are Sapphire Elementary School often compared to?
Sapphire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sapphire Elementary School?
294 students attend Sapphire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sapphire Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sapphire Elementary School?
Sapphire Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sapphire Elementary School offer ?
Sapphire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sapphire Elementary School part of?
Sapphire Elementary School is part of Monroe-Woodbury Central School District.
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