Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apalachin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apalachin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Apalachin Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Apalachin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apalachin Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1661 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
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
What is Apalachin Elementary School's ranking?
Apalachin Elementary School is ranked #1661 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Apalachin Elementary School often compared to?
Apalachin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owego Elementary School, Owego Free Academy, Owego-apalachin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Apalachin Elementary School?
388 students attend Apalachin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Apalachin Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apalachin Elementary School?
Apalachin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Apalachin Elementary School offer ?
Apalachin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Apalachin Elementary School part of?
Apalachin Elementary School is part of Owego-Apalachin Central School District.
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