West Nyack Elementary School
Tel:
(845)624-3474
- West Nyack Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- West Nyack Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Nyack Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Nyack Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1913 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 64% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Nyack Elementary School is Clarkstown South Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Birchwood School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Birchwood School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Nyack Clarkstown South Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1411 students
0.8 miles
31 Demarest Mill Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845)624-3400 0.8 9-12 1411 - West Nyack Birchwood School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 81 students
0.9 miles
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845)639-6480 0.9 K-12 81 - Nanuet A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 Academy For Excellence Grades: 5-6 | 348 students
1.4 miles
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845)627-4046 1.4 5-6 348 - Nanuet A Macarthur Barr Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 355 students
1.5 miles
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845)627-4044 1.5 7-8 355 - Nanuet Bardonia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 395 students
1.5 miles
31 Bardonia Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845)639-6460 1.5 K-5 395
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