Primary Building School (Closed 2014)

116 Pleasant St
Peru, NY 12972
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(12-13)
≥50%
39%
(12-13)
≥50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
1%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
94%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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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