Portville Elementary School

500 Elm St
Portville, NY 14770
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Portville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Portville Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Portville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portville Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1308 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Portville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Portville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Portville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Portville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Portville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Portville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Portville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Portville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Portville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Portville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Portville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Portville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Portville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Portville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portville Elementary School's ranking?
Portville Elementary School is ranked #1308 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Portville Elementary School often compared to?
Portville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allegany-limestone Elementary School, Hinsdale Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Portville Elementary School?
518 students attend Portville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Portville Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portville Elementary School?
Portville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Portville Elementary School offer ?
Portville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portville Elementary School part of?
Portville Elementary School is part of Portville Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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