Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodglen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodglen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Woodglen Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodglen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodglen Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#2143 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
48%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodglen Elementary School's ranking?
Woodglen Elementary School is ranked #2143 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Woodglen Elementary School often compared to?
Woodglen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Tor Elementary School, Laurel Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Woodglen Elementary School?
426 students attend Woodglen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Woodglen Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodglen Elementary School?
Woodglen Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodglen Elementary School offer ?
Woodglen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodglen Elementary School part of?
Woodglen Elementary School is part of Clarkstown Central School District.
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