Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Southold 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southold Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Southold school district, covering approximately 97.6 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 14.9 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southold Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southold 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 Southold Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#2511 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 is Southold Elementary School's ranking?
Southold Elementary School is ranked #2511 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Southold Elementary School often compared to?
Southold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mattituck-cutchogue Elementary School, Greenport 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Southold Elementary School?
304 students attend Southold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Southold Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southold Elementary School?
Southold Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southold Elementary School offer ?
Southold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southold Elementary School part of?
Southold Elementary School is part of Southold Union Free School District.
In what neighborhood is Southold Elementary School located?
Southold Elementary School is located in the North Fork neighborhood of Southold, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in North Fork.
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