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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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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%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.71 |
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| 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
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