Cairo-durham Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 1991–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
86%
39%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2002–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Cairo-durham Elementary School?
275 students attend Cairo-durham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cairo-durham Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cairo-durham Elementary School?
Cairo-durham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher 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 Kindergarten-2
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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