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Dows Lane (K-3) School vs. Springhurst Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Dows Lane (K-3) School
6 Dows Ln
Irvington, NY 10533
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Springhurst Elementary School
175 Walgrove Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Springhurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 709 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Springhurst Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-3
K-5
Total Students
514 students
709 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dows Lane (K-3) School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Springhurst Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dows Lane (K-3) School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Springhurst Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dows Lane (K-3) School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Springhurst Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dows Lane (K-3) School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irvington Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Springhurst Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#663 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#809 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dows Lane (K-3) School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Springhurst Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 30% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dows Lane (K-3) School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irvington Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springhurst Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
68%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dows Lane (K-3) School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irvington Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springhurst Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springhurst Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dows Lane (K-3) School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Springhurst Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
124
115
Grade 1 Students
138
101
Grade 2 Students
119
109
Grade 3 Students
132
122
Grade 4 Students
-
146
Grade 5 Students
-
114
Ungraded Students
1
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dows Lane (K-3) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irvington Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Springhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dows Lane (K-3) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irvington Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Springhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dows Lane (K-3) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irvington Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Springhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dows Lane (K-3) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irvington Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Springhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dows Lane (K-3) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Irvington Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Springhurst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dows Lane (K-3) School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irvington Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Springhurst Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dows Lane (K-3) School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irvington Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Springhurst Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dows Lane (K-3) School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irvington Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Springhurst Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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