Washington Irving School (Closed 2009)

Washington Irving School serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students

Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
31%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
16%
15%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
75%
39%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
25%
0.41

Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
55%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Irving School?
298 students attend Washington Irving School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Washington Irving School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Irving School?
Washington Irving School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Irving School offer ?
Washington Irving School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Irving School part of?
Washington Irving School is part of Gates Chili Central School District.

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