Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stokes 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stokes Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Rome, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 31.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stokes Elementary School's student population of 368 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stokes 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 Stokes Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#3113 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
88%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stokes Elementary School's ranking?
Stokes Elementary School is ranked #3113 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Stokes Elementary School often compared to?
Stokes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John E Joy Elementary School, Bellamy 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 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Stokes Elementary School?
368 students attend Stokes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Stokes Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stokes Elementary School?
Stokes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stokes Elementary School offer ?
Stokes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stokes Elementary School part of?
Stokes Elementary School is part of Rome City School District.
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