Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Primary Building 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 was ≥50% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Primary Building School?
430 students attend Primary Building School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Primary Building School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Primary Building School?
Primary Building School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Primary Building School offer ?
Primary Building School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Primary Building School part of?
Primary Building School is part of Peru Central School District.
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