Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Antwerp Primary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Antwerp Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Antwerp Primary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Antwerp Primary 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 Antwerp Primary School is 0.53, 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
#3107 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antwerp Primary School's ranking?
Antwerp Primary School is ranked #3107 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Antwerp Primary School often compared to?
Antwerp Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black River School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Antwerp Primary School?
185 students attend Antwerp Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Antwerp Primary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Antwerp Primary School?
Antwerp Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Antwerp Primary School offer ?
Antwerp Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Antwerp Primary School part of?
Antwerp Primary School is part of Indian River Central School District.
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