Serving 748 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodward Parkway 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 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 748 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodward Parkway Elementary School's student population of 748 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
748 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodward Parkway 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 Woodward Parkway Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1788 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
57%
41%
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
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodward Parkway Elementary School's ranking?
Woodward Parkway Elementary School is ranked #1788 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Woodward Parkway Elementary School often compared to?
Woodward Parkway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James J Ambrose School, Norwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
748 students attend Woodward Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Woodward Parkway Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
Woodward Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodward Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Woodward Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodward Parkway Elementary School part of?
Woodward Parkway Elementary School is part of Farmingdale Union Free School District.
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