Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Caryl E Adams Primary 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caryl E Adams Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Whitney Point, NY, covering approximately 141.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caryl E Adams Primary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where KIDS are the POINT!
School Rankings
Caryl E Adams Primary 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 Caryl E Adams Primary School is 0.15, 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
#3467 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caryl E Adams Primary School's ranking?
Caryl E Adams Primary School is ranked #3467 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Caryl E Adams Primary School often compared to?
Caryl E Adams Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson City Elementary/primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Caryl E Adams Primary School?
453 students attend Caryl E Adams Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Caryl E Adams Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caryl E Adams Primary School?
Caryl E Adams Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Caryl E Adams Primary School offer ?
Caryl E Adams Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Caryl E Adams Primary School part of?
Caryl E Adams Primary School is part of Whitney Point Central School District.
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