Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Guggenheim Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guggenheim Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Guggenheim Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Guggenheim Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guggenheim Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1383 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guggenheim Elementary School's ranking?
Guggenheim Elementary School is ranked #1383 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Guggenheim Elementary School often compared to?
Guggenheim Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Philip Sousa Elementary School, John J Daly Elementary School, Manorhaven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Guggenheim Elementary School?
497 students attend Guggenheim Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Guggenheim Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guggenheim Elementary School?
Guggenheim Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guggenheim Elementary School offer ?
Guggenheim Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Guggenheim Elementary School part of?
Guggenheim Elementary School is part of Port Washington Union Free School District.
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