Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Turnpike 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 55% (which is lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turnpike Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turnpike Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
(11-12)55%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)51%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
63%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Turnpike Elementary School?
511 students attend Turnpike Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Turnpike Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turnpike Elementary School?
Turnpike Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Turnpike Elementary School offer ?
Turnpike Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Turnpike Elementary School part of?
Turnpike Elementary School is part of Lansingburgh Central School District.
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