Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alexander 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Alexander Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Alexander, NY, encompassing approximately 80.1 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.1 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alexander Elementary School's student population of 326 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Alexander 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 Alexander Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#2328 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Alexander Elementary School's ranking?
Alexander Elementary School is ranked #2328 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Alexander Elementary School often compared to?
Alexander Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byron-bergen Elementary School, D B Bunce Elementary School, Pembroke Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
326 students attend Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Alexander Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alexander Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alexander Elementary School part of?
Alexander Elementary School is part of Alexander Central School District.
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