Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chenango Forks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chenango Forks Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Binghamton, NY, covering approximately 57.1 square miles. The area typically requires a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 9.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chenango Forks Elementary School's student population of 605 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
605 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chenango Forks 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 Chenango Forks Elementary 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
#2223 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-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 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Chenango Forks Elementary School's ranking?
Chenango Forks Elementary School is ranked #2223 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Chenango Forks Elementary School often compared to?
Chenango Forks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maine Memorial School, Port Dickinson Elementary School, Charles F Johnson Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Chenango Forks Elementary School?
605 students attend Chenango Forks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Chenango Forks Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chenango Forks Elementary School?
Chenango Forks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chenango Forks Elementary School offer ?
Chenango Forks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chenango Forks Elementary School part of?
Chenango Forks Elementary School is part of Chenango Forks Central School District.
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