Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zena 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
78%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Zena Elementary School?
176 students attend Zena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Zena Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zena Elementary School?
Zena Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Zena Elementary School offer ?
Zena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Zena Elementary School part of?
Zena Elementary School is part of Kingston City School District.
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