Link Elementary School
Tel:
(845) 624-3494
Link Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Link 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 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.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Link Elementary School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 361 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Link 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 Link Elementary School is 0.57, 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 | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 27% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 62% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarkstown Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Link Elementary School is Rockland County Sheriffs Department (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Felix Festa Character Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Laurel Plains Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New City Rockland County Sheriffs Department Alternative School Grades: 10-12 | 3 students
1.2 miles
53 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466 1.2 10-12 3 - New City Laurel Plains Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 361 students10
1.3 miles
14 Teakwood Ln
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6350 1.3 K-5 361 - New City Little Tor Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 285 students10
1.4 miles
56 Gregory St
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471 1.4 K-5 285 - West Nyack Felix Festa Achievement Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6 | 590 students10
1.6 miles
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969 1.6 6 590 - West Nyack Felix Festa Character Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7 | 645 students10
1.6 miles
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971 1.6 7 645
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