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 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
75%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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