Serving 533 students in grades 4-6, James A Farley 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 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James A Farley Elementary School serves the southeast part of Stony Point, NY, covering an area of approximately 11.4 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of its attendance zone is about 2.2 miles, extending up to 4.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
James A Farley Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James A Farley 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 James A Farley Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#2625 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
59%
31%
Black
10%
15%
White
27%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 James A Farley Elementary School's ranking?
James A Farley Elementary School is ranked #2625 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are James A Farley Elementary School often compared to?
James A Farley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haverstraw Elementary School, Willow Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend James A Farley Elementary School?
533 students attend James A Farley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of James A Farley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James A Farley Elementary School?
James A Farley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James A Farley Elementary School offer ?
James A Farley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James A Farley Elementary School part of?
James A Farley Elementary School is part of Haverstraw-Stony Point Csd (North Rockland) School District.
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