Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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-4
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Elementary School serves the northwest part of the Watertown, NY school district, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#3467 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 North Elementary School's ranking?
North Elementary School is ranked #3467 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are North Elementary School often compared to?
North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Starbuck Elementary School, Sherman School, Ohio Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
435 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of North Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Watertown City School District.
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