Elmwood Elementary School
Elmwood Elementary School serves 529 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Elmwood Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Elmwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 529 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elmwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elmwood Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3870 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 27% |
| Black | 25% | 17% |
| White | 10% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Elmwood Elementary School is Spring Valley High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kakiat Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Margetts Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Spring Valley Spring Valley High School Math: 75% | Reading: 88%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,274 student10
0.6 miles
361 Rt 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6500 0.6 9-12 1,274 - Monsey Margetts Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-3 | 569 students10
1.3 miles
25 Margetts Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6190 1.3 K-3 569 - Spring Valley East Ramapo Early Childhood Center At Kakiat Grades: K | 381 students
1.4 miles
465 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6585 1.4 K 381 - Spring Valley Kakiat Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 738 students10
1.4 miles
465 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6100 1.4 4-8 738 - Spring Valley Ramapo High School Math: 75% | Reading: 83%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,389 student10
1.6 miles
400 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6400 1.6 9-12 1,389
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