Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ulysses Byas 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ulysses Byas Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ulysses Byas 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 Ulysses Byas Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#3088 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
62%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 is Ulysses Byas Elementary School's ranking?
Ulysses Byas Elementary School is ranked #3088 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ulysses Byas Elementary School often compared to?
Ulysses Byas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ulysses Byas Elementary School?
457 students attend Ulysses Byas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ulysses Byas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ulysses Byas Elementary School?
Ulysses Byas Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ulysses Byas Elementary School offer ?
Ulysses Byas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ulysses Byas Elementary School part of?
Ulysses Byas Elementary School is part of Roosevelt Union Free School District.
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