Serving 841 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Benjamin Cosor 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Cosor Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Fallsburg, NY, encompassing approximately 72.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School's student population of 841 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
841 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Benjamin Cosor 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 Benjamin Cosor Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#4159 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)47.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2002–2015. Full 16-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 Benjamin Cosor Elementary School's ranking?
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School is ranked #4159 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Benjamin Cosor Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Cosor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sullivan West Elementary School, Tri-valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Cosor Elementary School?
841 students attend Benjamin Cosor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Benjamin Cosor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Cosor Elementary School?
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin Cosor Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Benjamin Cosor Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School is part of Fallsburg Central School District.
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