Serving 653 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vail Farm Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Vail Farm Elementary School serves the southeastern part of its school district in Lagrangeville, NY, covering an area of approximately 37.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vail Farm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Vail Farm Elementary School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
653 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Vail Farm 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 Vail Farm Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#2244 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 Vail Farm Elementary School's ranking?
Vail Farm Elementary School is ranked #2244 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Vail Farm Elementary School often compared to?
Vail Farm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beekman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Vail Farm Elementary School?
653 students attend Vail Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Vail Farm Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vail Farm Elementary School?
Vail Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vail Farm Elementary School offer ?
Vail Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vail Farm Elementary School part of?
Vail Farm Elementary School is part of Arlington Central School District.
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