Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tecumseh 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)2%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)24%
26%
Black
(15-16)3%
18%
White
(15-16)67%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Tecumseh Elementary School?
444 students attend Tecumseh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tecumseh Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tecumseh Elementary School?
Tecumseh Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tecumseh Elementary School offer ?
Tecumseh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tecumseh Elementary School part of?
Tecumseh Elementary School is part of Sachem Central School District.
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