Glendale Elementary School

101 Glendale Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glendale 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Glendale Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Glendale 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 Glendale Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2371 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
55%
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55-59%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glendale 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
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
22%
16%
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White
64%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Glendale 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
34%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glendale Elementary School's ranking?
Glendale Elementary School is ranked #2371 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Glendale Elementary School often compared to?
Glendale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G L Priess Primary School, Global Concepts Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Glendale Elementary School?
357 students attend Glendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Glendale Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendale Elementary School?
Glendale Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glendale Elementary School offer ?
Glendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glendale Elementary School part of?
Glendale Elementary School is part of Sweet Home Central School District.
In what neighborhood is Glendale Elementary School located?
Glendale Elementary School is located in the Green Acres North neighborhood of Tonawanda, NY.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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