Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edwards-knox 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than 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 3% 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-6
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edwards-Knox Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hermon, NY, covering approximately 254.4 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edwards-knox Elementary School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
289 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Edwards-knox 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 Edwards-knox Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#3745 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Edwards-knox Elementary School's ranking?
Edwards-knox Elementary School is ranked #3745 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Edwards-knox Elementary School often compared to?
Edwards-knox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colton-pierrepont Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Edwards-knox Elementary School?
289 students attend Edwards-knox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Edwards-knox Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edwards-knox Elementary School?
Edwards-knox Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edwards-knox Elementary School offer ?
Edwards-knox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edwards-knox Elementary School part of?
Edwards-knox Elementary School is part of Edwards-Knox Central School District.
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