Vail Farm Elementary School serves 634 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Vail Farm Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vail Farm Elementary School's student population of 634 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vail Farm Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Vail Farm Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1581 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
73%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Vail Farm Elementary School's ranking?
Vail Farm Elementary School is ranked #1581 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Vail Farm Elementary School?
634 students attend Vail Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Vail Farm Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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