Newfane Elementary School

2909 Transit Rd
Newfane, NY 14108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Newfane Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Newfane Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Newfane Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newfane Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1432 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newfane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newfane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
2%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
92%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newfane Elementary School's ranking?
Newfane Elementary School is ranked #1432 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Newfane Elementary School often compared to?
Newfane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Elementary School, Royalton-hartland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Newfane Elementary School?
422 students attend Newfane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Newfane Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newfane Elementary School?
Newfane Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newfane Elementary School offer ?
Newfane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newfane Elementary School part of?
Newfane Elementary School is part of Newfane Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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