Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chestnut Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was higher than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was higher than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)41%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)5%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)10%
26%
Black
(15-16)12%
18%
White
(15-16)69%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Chestnut Hill Elementary School?
437 students attend Chestnut Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Chestnut Hill Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chestnut Hill Elementary School?
Chestnut Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chestnut Hill Elementary School offer ?
Chestnut Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chestnut Hill Elementary School part of?
Chestnut Hill Elementary School is part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
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