Serving 808 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John S Hobart 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 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John S Hobart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John S Hobart Elementary School's student population of 808 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John S Hobart 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 John S Hobart Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#2983 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John S Hobart Elementary School's ranking?
John S Hobart Elementary School is ranked #2983 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John S Hobart Elementary School often compared to?
John S Hobart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School, William Floyd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend John S Hobart Elementary School?
808 students attend John S Hobart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of John S Hobart Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John S Hobart Elementary School?
John S Hobart Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John S Hobart Elementary School offer ?
John S Hobart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John S Hobart Elementary School part of?
John S Hobart Elementary School is part of William Floyd Union Free School District.
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