Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Virgil 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
96%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Virgil Elementary School?
113 students attend Virgil Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Virgil Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virgil Elementary School?
Virgil Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Virgil Elementary School offer ?
Virgil Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Virgil Elementary School part of?
Virgil Elementary School is part of Cortland City School District.
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