Serving 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bashaw Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cape Vincent Elementary School serves the southwest part of the Clayton, NY school district, covering an area of approximately 106.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with distances to the edge of the attendance zone averaging 8.8 miles and extending up to 17.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bashaw Elementary School's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
School Rankings
Bashaw 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 Bashaw 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
#2183 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
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 Bashaw Elementary School's ranking?
Bashaw Elementary School is ranked #2183 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bashaw Elementary School often compared to?
Bashaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guardino Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bashaw Elementary School?
109 students attend Bashaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bashaw Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bashaw Elementary School?
Bashaw Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bashaw Elementary School offer ?
Bashaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bashaw Elementary School part of?
Bashaw Elementary School is part of Thousand Islands Central School District.
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