Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Altmar-parish-williamstown 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 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School's student population of 578 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Altmar-parish-williamstown 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 Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#3815 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%

Black
n/a
16%

White
94%
40%

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
51%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School's ranking?
Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School is ranked #3815 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School often compared to?
Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandy Creek Elementary School, Mexico Elementary School, Pulaski Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School?
578 students attend Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School?
Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School offer ?
Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School part of?
Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School is part of Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District.
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