Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catskill 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Catskill Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Catskill, NY, encompassing approximately 74.8 square miles. Most areas within the zone are about a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catskill Elementary School's student population of 550 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
550 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
CATS CAN & WILL
School Rankings
Catskill 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 Catskill Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#3218 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Catskill Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catskill Elementary School's ranking?
Catskill Elementary School is ranked #3218 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Catskill Elementary School often compared to?
Catskill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cairo-durham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Catskill Elementary School?
550 students attend Catskill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Catskill Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catskill Elementary School?
Catskill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Catskill Elementary School offer ?
Catskill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Catskill Elementary School part of?
Catskill Elementary School is part of Catskill Central School District.
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