Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, W F Prior 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W F Prior Elementary School serves the southern part of Oneida, NY, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
W F Prior Elementary School's student population of 318 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
To educate, inspire, and empower students.
School Rankings
W F Prior 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 F Prior Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#3647 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W F Prior Elementary School's ranking?
W F Prior Elementary School is ranked #3647 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend W F Prior Elementary School?
318 students attend W F Prior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of W F Prior Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W F Prior Elementary School?
W F Prior Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does W F Prior Elementary School offer ?
W F Prior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W F Prior Elementary School part of?
W F Prior Elementary School is part of Oneida City School District.
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