Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lenox Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lenox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lenox Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lenox Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenox Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1127 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
55%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Lenox Elementary School's ranking?
Lenox Elementary School is ranked #1127 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lenox Elementary School often compared to?
Lenox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Elementary School, Grand Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Lenox Elementary School?
272 students attend Lenox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lenox Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenox Elementary School?
Lenox Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lenox Elementary School offer ?
Lenox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lenox Elementary School part of?
Lenox Elementary School is part of Baldwin Union Free School District.
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