Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Genesee Street 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Genesee Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Genesee Street Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Genesee Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Genesee Street Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#3871 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genesee Street Elementary School's ranking?
Genesee Street Elementary School is ranked #3871 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Genesee Street Elementary School often compared to?
Genesee Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Casey Park Elementary School, William H Seward Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Genesee Street Elementary School?
316 students attend Genesee Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Genesee Street Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Genesee Street Elementary School?
Genesee Street Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Genesee Street Elementary School offer ?
Genesee Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Genesee Street Elementary School part of?
Genesee Street Elementary School is part of Auburn City School District.
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