Primary Building School serves 430 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
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 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
39%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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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