Samuel G Love Elementary School
Tel:
(716) 483-4405
Samuel G Love Elementary School serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Samuel G Love Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Samuel G Love Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Samuel G Love Elementary School's student population of 316 students has grown by 182% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 180% over five school years.
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Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
Total Students | 316 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Samuel G Love Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Samuel G Love Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3234 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 9% |
Hispanic | 44% | 27% |
Black | 9% | 17% |
White | 38% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Jamestown City School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Samuel G Love Elementary School is Jamestown High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is George Washington Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jamestown Jamestown High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,362 student
0.4 miles
350 E 2nd St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470 0.4 9-12 1,362 - Jamestown George Washington Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 514 students
0.7 miles
159 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413 0.7 5-8 514 - Jamestown Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 440 students
0.9 miles
301 Front St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412 0.9 PK-4 440 - Jamestown Carlyle C Ring Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 419 students
0.9 miles
333 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407 0.9 PK-4 419 - Jamestown Milton J Fletcher Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 551 students
1.3 miles
301 Cole Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404 1.3 PK-4 551
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