Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W A Olmsted 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 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W A Olmsted Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Harpursville, NY, encompassing approximately 92.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance to the zone edge being 5.6 miles and the furthest edge located 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
W A Olmsted Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
W A Olmsted 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 W A Olmsted Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#3621 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
96%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W A Olmsted Elementary School's ranking?
W A Olmsted Elementary School is ranked #3621 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend W A Olmsted Elementary School?
323 students attend W A Olmsted Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of W A Olmsted 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 W A Olmsted Elementary School?
W A Olmsted Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does W A Olmsted Elementary School offer ?
W A Olmsted Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W A Olmsted Elementary School part of?
W A Olmsted Elementary School is part of Harpursville Central School District.
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