Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Roy Kelley 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roy Kelley Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Roy Kelley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roy Kelley Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#2683 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
75%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roy Kelley Elementary School's ranking?
Roy Kelley Elementary School is ranked #2683 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Roy Kelley Elementary School often compared to?
Roy Kelley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pratt 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 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Roy Kelley Elementary School?
396 students attend Roy Kelley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Roy Kelley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roy Kelley Elementary School?
Roy Kelley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roy Kelley Elementary School offer ?
Roy Kelley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roy Kelley Elementary School part of?
Roy Kelley Elementary School is part of Lockport City School District.
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