Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cairo-durham 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cairo-Durham Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cairo, NY, encompassing approximately 117.3 square miles. This area typically requires a 10-15 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cairo-durham Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Cairo-durham 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 Cairo-durham Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#3262 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
85%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cairo-durham Elementary School's ranking?
Cairo-durham Elementary School is ranked #3262 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cairo-durham Elementary School often compared to?
Cairo-durham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catskill Elementary School, Scott M Ellis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cairo-durham Elementary School?
432 students attend Cairo-durham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cairo-durham Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cairo-durham Elementary School?
Cairo-durham Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cairo-durham Elementary School offer ?
Cairo-durham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cairo-durham Elementary School part of?
Cairo-durham Elementary School is part of Cairo-Durham Central School District.
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