Sapphire Elementary School serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Attendance Zone: Sapphire Elementary School serves the southwest part of Harriman, NY, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 20.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sapphire Elementary School's student population of 324 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sapphire Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 schools are Sapphire Elementary School often compared to?
Sapphire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sapphire Elementary School?
324 students attend Sapphire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sapphire Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sapphire Elementary School?
Sapphire Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sapphire Elementary School offer ?
Sapphire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sapphire Elementary School part of?
Sapphire Elementary School is part of Monroe-Woodbury Central School District.
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