Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edith L Slocum 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edith L Slocum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Edith L Slocum Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Edith L Slocum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edith L Slocum Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2361 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
27%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edith L Slocum Elementary School's ranking?
Edith L Slocum Elementary School is ranked #2361 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Edith L Slocum Elementary School often compared to?
Edith L Slocum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen B Duffield Elementary School, Edward J Bosti Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Edith L Slocum Elementary School?
252 students attend Edith L Slocum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Edith L Slocum Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edith L Slocum Elementary School?
Edith L Slocum Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edith L Slocum Elementary School offer ?
Edith L Slocum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edith L Slocum Elementary School part of?
Edith L Slocum Elementary School is part of Connetquot Central School District.
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