Serving 559 students in grades 5-6, Emmet Belknap Intermediate 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School's student population of 559 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Emmet Belknap Intermediate 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 Emmet Belknap Intermediate School is 0.52, 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
#3098 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Emmet Belknap Intermediate School's ranking?
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School is ranked #3098 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?
559 students attend Emmet Belknap Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Emmet Belknap Intermediate School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emmet Belknap Intermediate School offer ?
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Emmet Belknap Intermediate School part of?
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School is part of Lockport City School District.
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