Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gouverneur 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Side Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Gouverneur school district, covering approximately 227.1 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 9.1 miles and the furthest edge located 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gouverneur Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Gouverneur 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 Gouverneur Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#4051 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gouverneur Elementary School's ranking?
Gouverneur Elementary School is ranked #4051 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gouverneur Elementary School often compared to?
Gouverneur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F S Banford Elementary 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Gouverneur Elementary School?
511 students attend Gouverneur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gouverneur Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gouverneur Elementary School?
Gouverneur Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gouverneur Elementary School offer ?
Gouverneur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gouverneur Elementary School part of?
Gouverneur Elementary School is part of Gouverneur Central School District.
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