Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cattaraugus-little Valley 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cattaraugus-little Valley 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 Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#2511 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-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 Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School is ranked #2511 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellicottville Elementary School, Delevan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School?
319 students attend Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School?
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School part of?
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School is part of Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District.
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