Letchworth Elementary School

5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Letchworth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Letchworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Letchworth Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Letchworth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Letchworth Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2720 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
46%
30-34%
49%
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Letchworth Elementary School's ranking?
Letchworth Elementary School is ranked #2720 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Letchworth Elementary School often compared to?
Letchworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Elementary School, Attica Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Letchworth Elementary School?
336 students attend Letchworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Letchworth Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letchworth Elementary School?
Letchworth Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Letchworth Elementary School offer ?
Letchworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Letchworth Elementary School part of?
Letchworth Elementary School is part of Letchworth Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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