Congers Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Congers Elementary School served 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the New York state average of 41%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the New York state average of 37%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 233 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 60-64% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 27% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 67% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarkstown Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Congers Elementary School is Clarkstown North Senior High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Felix Festa Character Middle School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lakewood Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Congers Lakewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 428 students
1.0 miles
77 Lakeland Ave
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6320 1.0 K-5 428 - New City Clarkstown North Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,329 student
1.4 miles
151 Congers Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504 1.4 9-12 1,329 - Valley Cottage Liberty Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 491 students
1.7 miles
142 Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7240 1.7 K-5 491 - New City New City Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 396 students
2.0 miles
60 Crestwood Dr
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467 2.0 K-5 396 - Valley Cottage Valley Cottage School Grades: K-5 | 442 students
2.3 miles
26 Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7280 2.3 K-5 442
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