Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Phoenicia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2248 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)47.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-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 Phoenicia Elementary School's ranking?
Phoenicia Elementary School is ranked #2248 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Phoenicia Elementary School?
114 students attend Phoenicia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Phoenicia Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenicia Elementary School?
Phoenicia Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Phoenicia Elementary School offer ?
Phoenicia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Phoenicia Elementary School part of?
Phoenicia Elementary School is part of Onteora Central School District.
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