Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A F Palmer Elementary School and Windsor Central Middle School serve an attendance zone that covers the entire district of Windsor, NY, encompassing approximately 113.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 6.2 miles and the furthest edge located 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle 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
#1092 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School's ranking?
A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School is ranked #1092 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School often compared to?
A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chenango Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School?
542 students attend A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School?
A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School offer ?
A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School part of?
A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School is part of Windsor Central School District.
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