Guardino Elementary School

600 High St
Clayton, NY 13624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Guardino Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Guardino Elementary School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Guardino 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 Guardino Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2095 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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55-59%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Guardino Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Guardino Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Guardino Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Guardino Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Guardino Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
93%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Guardino Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Guardino Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Guardino Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Guardino Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Guardino Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guardino Elementary School's ranking?
Guardino Elementary School is ranked #2095 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Guardino Elementary School often compared to?
Guardino Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexandria Central Elementary School, Bashaw Elementary School, La Fargeville Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Guardino Elementary School?
283 students attend Guardino Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Guardino Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guardino Elementary School?
Guardino Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guardino Elementary School offer ?
Guardino Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Guardino Elementary School part of?
Guardino Elementary School is part of Thousand Islands Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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