Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard P Connor 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard P Connor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Richard P Connor Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard P Connor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard P Connor Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2232 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
43%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard P Connor Elementary School's ranking?
Richard P Connor Elementary School is ranked #2232 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Richard P Connor Elementary School often compared to?
Richard P Connor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montebello Road School, Viola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Richard P Connor Elementary School?
402 students attend Richard P Connor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Richard P Connor Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard P Connor Elementary School?
Richard P Connor Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard P Connor Elementary School offer ?
Richard P Connor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard P Connor Elementary School part of?
Richard P Connor Elementary School is part of Suffern Central School District.
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