William H Golding Elementary School (Closed 2009)
William H Golding Elementary School served 277 students in grades 3-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
277 students

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%

Hispanic
2%
28%

Black
3%
17%

White
95%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
52%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend William H Golding Elementary School?
277 students attend William H Golding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of William H Golding Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William H Golding Elementary School?
William H Golding Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does William H Golding Elementary School offer ?
William H Golding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is William H Golding Elementary School part of?
William H Golding Elementary School is part of Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District.
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