Kingsford Park Elementary School

275 W 5th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kingsford Park 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 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kingsford Park Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Kingsford Park 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 Kingsford Park Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
#3006 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
55%
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50-54%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
91%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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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 Kingsford Park Elementary School's ranking?
Kingsford Park Elementary School is ranked #3006 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kingsford Park Elementary School often compared to?
Kingsford Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leighton Elementary School, Charles E Riley Elementary School, Minetto 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Kingsford Park Elementary School?
421 students attend Kingsford Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kingsford Park Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Kingsford Park Elementary School?
Kingsford Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kingsford Park Elementary School offer ?
Kingsford Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingsford Park Elementary School part of?
Kingsford Park Elementary School is part of Oswego City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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