Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, A A Gates 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A A Gates Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Port Byron, NY, covering approximately 73.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
A A Gates Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
A A Gates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A A Gates Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
91%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A A Gates Elementary School's ranking?
A A Gates Elementary School is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are A A Gates Elementary School often compared to?
A A Gates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Solvay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend A A Gates Elementary School?
447 students attend A A Gates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of A A Gates Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A A Gates Elementary School?
A A Gates Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does A A Gates Elementary School offer ?
A A Gates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A A Gates Elementary School part of?
A A Gates Elementary School is part of Port Byron Central School District.
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