Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Minoa 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minoa Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minoa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minoa Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3024 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
90%
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
39%
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 is Minoa Elementary School's ranking?
Minoa Elementary School is ranked #3024 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Minoa Elementary School often compared to?
Minoa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fremont Elementary School, East Syracuse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Minoa Elementary School?
341 students attend Minoa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Minoa Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minoa Elementary School?
Minoa Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Minoa Elementary School offer ?
Minoa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Minoa Elementary School part of?
Minoa Elementary School is part of East Syracuse Minoa Central School District.
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