Otego Elementary School (Closed 2018)

353 Main St
Otego, NY 13825
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Otego Elementary School serves 196 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(11-12)
60-64%
69%
(11-12)
55-59%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Otego Elementary School?
196 students attend Otego Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Otego Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otego Elementary School?
Otego Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Otego Elementary School offer ?
Otego Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Otego Elementary School part of?
Otego Elementary School is part of Otego-Unadilla Central School District.

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