George Southard Elementary School
Tel:
(716) 478-4772
George Southard Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
George Southard Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
George Southard Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
George Southard Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 George Southard Elementary School is 0.47, 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 | #2039 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 27% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 71% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lockport City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to George Southard Elementary School is Lockport High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Park Junior High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Charles A Upson Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lockport Charles A Upson Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 466 students
1.1 miles
28 Harding Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4402 1.1 K-4 466 - Lockport Lockport High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,459 student
1.3 miles
250 Lincoln Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4452 1.3 9-12 1,459 - Lockport Emmet Belknap Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 677 students
2.0 miles
491 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4552 2.0 5-6 677 - Lockport Roy Kelley Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 461 students
2.1 miles
610 12 E High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4671 2.1 K-4 461 - Lockport Anna Merritt Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 330 students
2.9 miles
389 Green St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4726 2.9 K-4 330
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