Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Verne W Critz 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verne W Critz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Verne W Critz Elementary School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Verne W Critz Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
49%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
31%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 schools are Verne W Critz Elementary School often compared to?
Verne W Critz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Elementary School, Kreamer Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Verne W Critz Elementary School?
292 students attend Verne W Critz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Verne W Critz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verne W Critz Elementary School?
Verne W Critz Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Verne W Critz Elementary School offer ?
Verne W Critz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Verne W Critz Elementary School part of?
Verne W Critz Elementary School is part of South Country Central School District.
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