Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ausable Forks 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ausable Forks Elementary School serves the west part of its school district in Au Sable Forks, NY, covering an area of approximately 184.9 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 8.7 miles and the furthest edge located 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ausable Forks Elementary School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ausable Forks 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 Ausable Forks Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#2695 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
93%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ausable Forks Elementary School's ranking?
Ausable Forks Elementary School is ranked #2695 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ausable Forks Elementary School often compared to?
Ausable Forks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Adirondack Elementary School, Peru Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ausable Forks Elementary School?
229 students attend Ausable Forks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ausable Forks Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ausable Forks Elementary School?
Ausable Forks Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ausable Forks Elementary School offer ?
Ausable Forks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ausable Forks Elementary School part of?
Ausable Forks Elementary School is part of Ausable Valley Central School District.
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