Serving 786 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School's student population of 786 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Nathaniel Woodhull 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 Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#2942 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
50%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
30%
40%
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
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School's ranking?
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School is ranked #2942 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School often compared to?
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John S Hobart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School?
786 students attend Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School?
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School offer ?
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School part of?
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School is part of William Floyd Union Free School District.
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