Cottage Lane Elementary School

120 Cottage Ln
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 598 students in grades 3-5, Cottage Lane 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cottage Lane Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottage Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottage Lane Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#2527 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
55%
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61%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
21%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
62%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottage Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Cottage Lane Elementary School is ranked #2527 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cottage Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Cottage Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Orangetown Middle School, Tappan Zee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Cottage Lane Elementary School?
598 students attend Cottage Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cottage Lane Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottage Lane Elementary School?
Cottage Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cottage Lane Elementary School offer ?
Cottage Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottage Lane Elementary School part of?
Cottage Lane Elementary School is part of South Orangetown Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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