Serving 568 students in grades 4-6, Willow Grove 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Grove Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#3253 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
62%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
17%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Grove Elementary School is ranked #3253 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Willow Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James A Farley Elementary School, Haverstraw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Willow Grove Elementary School?
568 students attend Willow Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Willow Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Grove Elementary School?
Willow Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willow Grove Elementary School offer ?
Willow Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Willow Grove Elementary School part of?
Willow Grove Elementary School is part of Haverstraw-Stony Point Csd (North Rockland) School District.
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