Poland Central School is a K-12 school in Poland, New York, United States, located in Herkimer County. It is part of the Poland Central School District.
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poland 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Poland Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Poland, NY, encompassing approximately 479.1 square miles. Families in the area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 17.9 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 36.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poland Elementary School's student population of 256 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poland Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#2163 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poland Elementary School's ranking?
Poland Elementary School is ranked #2163 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Poland Elementary School often compared to?
Poland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poland Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Poland Elementary School?
256 students attend Poland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Poland Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poland Elementary School?
Poland Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Poland Elementary School offer ?
Poland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Poland Elementary School part of?
Poland Elementary School is part of Poland Central School District.
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