K C Heffernan Elementary School
Tel:
(315) 673-6100
K C Heffernan Elementary School serves 415 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
K C Heffernan Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
K C Heffernan Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
Total Students | 415 students |
![]() | |
Gender % |
![]() |
Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
![]() | |
Students by Grade |
![]() |
School Comparison
K C Heffernan Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of K C Heffernan Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1459 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
![]() | ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
![]() | ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
![]() | ||
Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
![]() | ||
American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 9% |
Hispanic | 3% | 27% |
Black | n/a | 17% |
White | 94% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
![]() |
![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.71 |
![]() | ||
Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Marcellus Central School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to K C Heffernan Elementary School is Marcellus High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is C S Driver Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marcellus C S Driver Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 626 students
0.1 miles
2 Reed Pkwy
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6200 0.1 4-8 626 - Marcellus Marcellus High School Grades: 9-12 | 544 students
0.3 miles
1 Mustang Hill
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6300 0.3 9-12 544 - Camillus Camillus Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 402 students
3.4 miles
5525 Ike Dixon Rd
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 672-3159 3.4 6-8 402 - Camillus East Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 357 students
4.2 miles
401 Blackmore Rd
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4648 4.2 K-5 357 - Skaneateles Skaneateles Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 323 students
4.8 miles
35 East St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2241 4.8 6-8 323
School Reviews
Recent Articles
As part of our on-going coverage of food reform in public schools, we report on the growing, nationwide trend by school districts to get sugary drinks out of schools – as well as the most recent evidence linking these beverages to a host of health issues.
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.