Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandy Creek 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandy Creek Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 204 square miles around Sandy Creek, NY. Families typically face a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching 20.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandy Creek Elementary School's student population of 379 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandy Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Creek Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3140 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
96%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sandy Creek Elementary School is ranked #3140 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sandy Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sandy Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pulaski Elementary School, New Haven Elementary School, Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sandy Creek Elementary School?
379 students attend Sandy Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sandy Creek Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandy Creek Elementary School?
Sandy Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandy Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sandy Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandy Creek Elementary School part of?
Sandy Creek Elementary School is part of Sandy Creek Central School District.
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