George Washington Elementary School vs. Van Cortlandtville School
Should I attend George Washington Elementary School or Van Cortlandtville School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Van Cortlandtville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Cortlandtville 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
419 students
560 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1275 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2232 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
84
Grade 1 Students
60
93
Grade 2 Students
72
94
Grade 3 Students
83
86
Grade 4 Students
57
89
Grade 5 Students
77
105
Ungraded Students
-
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
39%
32%
% Black
9%
9%
% White
40%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
