John W Chorley School (Closed 2014)

John W Chorley School serves 677 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
677 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
17%
15%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John W Chorley School?
677 students attend John W Chorley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John W Chorley School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John W Chorley School?
John W Chorley School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John W Chorley School offer ?
John W Chorley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is John W Chorley School part of?
John W Chorley School is part of Middletown City School District.

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