Locust Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(516) 277-5300
Locust Valley Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Locust Valley Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Locust Valley Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Locust Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Locust Valley Elementary School is 0.47, 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 | #1019 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 27% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 69% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Locust Valley Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Locust Valley Elementary School is Locust Valley High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Locust Valley Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Locust Valley Locust Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 691 students
0.6 miles
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5100 0.6 9-12 691 - Locust Valley Locust Valley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 492 students
0.6 miles
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5200 0.6 6-8 492 - Glen Cove Connolly School Grades: 3-5 | 397 students
1.7 miles
100 Ridge Dr
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7310 1.7 3-5 397 - Glen Cove Gribbin School Grades: K-2 | 339 students
1.8 miles
100 Walnut Rd
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7210 1.8 K-2 339 - Bayville Bayville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 421 students
2.1 miles
50 Godfrey
Bayville, NY 11709
(516) 277-5400 2.1 K-5 421
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