Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Vernon E Wightman Primary 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Vernon E Wightman Primary School encompasses the entire school district in Bath, NY, covering approximately 96.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with most students living around 5.1 miles from its edge and the furthest point being about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vernon E Wightman Primary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Vernon E Wightman Primary 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 Vernon E Wightman Primary School is 0.13, 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
#2847 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon E Wightman Primary School's ranking?
Vernon E Wightman Primary School is ranked #2847 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Vernon E Wightman Primary School often compared to?
Vernon E Wightman Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erwin Valley Elementary 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Vernon E Wightman Primary School?
486 students attend Vernon E Wightman Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Vernon E Wightman Primary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vernon E Wightman Primary School?
Vernon E Wightman Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vernon E Wightman Primary School offer ?
Vernon E Wightman Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vernon E Wightman Primary School part of?
Vernon E Wightman Primary School is part of Bath Central School District.
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