Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dalton-nunda 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dalton-Nunda Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 116.8 square miles in Nunda, NY. Most students live within a typical 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 5.9 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dalton-nunda Elementary School's student population of 190 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Dalton-nunda 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 Dalton-nunda Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#3879 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton-nunda Elementary School's ranking?
Dalton-nunda Elementary School is ranked #3879 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dalton-nunda Elementary School often compared to?
Dalton-nunda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dansville Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dalton-nunda Elementary School?
190 students attend Dalton-nunda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dalton-nunda Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dalton-nunda Elementary School?
Dalton-nunda Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dalton-nunda Elementary School offer ?
Dalton-nunda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dalton-nunda Elementary School part of?
Dalton-nunda Elementary School is part of Dalton-Nunda Central School District (Keshequa).
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