Clara S. Bacon School serves 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Clara S. Bacon School?
274 students attend Clara S. Bacon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Clara S. Bacon School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clara S. Bacon School?
Clara S. Bacon School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clara S. Bacon School offer ?
Clara S. Bacon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clara S. Bacon School part of?
Clara S. Bacon School is part of Amsterdam City School District.
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