Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: New City Elementary School serves the northern part of New City, NY, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 1.3 miles and the furthest edge extending to 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New City Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New City Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New City Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New City Elementary School's ranking?
New City Elementary School is ranked #867 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New City Elementary School often compared to?
New City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Tor 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 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend New City Elementary School?
446 students attend New City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of New City Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New City Elementary School?
New City Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New City Elementary School offer ?
New City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New City Elementary School part of?
New City Elementary School is part of Clarkstown Central School District.
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