Vernon E Wightman Primary School vs. Erwin Valley Elementary School
Should I attend Vernon E Wightman Primary School or Erwin Valley Elementary 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
Vernon E Wightman Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
n/a
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Vernon E Wightman Primary 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 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Erwin Valley Elementary 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 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
K-5
Total Students
458 students
398 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2688 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2321 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
79
-
Kindergarten Students
93
66
Grade 1 Students
110
62
Grade 2 Students
97
63
Grade 3 Students
79
58
Grade 4 Students
-
78
Grade 5 Students
-
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
13%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
96%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%