Serving 713 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Floyd 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% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Floyd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William Floyd Elementary School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Floyd Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Floyd Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2899 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
36%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Floyd Elementary School's ranking?
William Floyd Elementary School is ranked #2899 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William Floyd Elementary School often compared to?
William Floyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John S Hobart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William Floyd Elementary School?
713 students attend William Floyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of William Floyd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Floyd Elementary School?
William Floyd Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Floyd Elementary School offer ?
William Floyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Floyd Elementary School part of?
William Floyd Elementary School is part of William Floyd Union Free School District.
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