Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calvin Coolidge 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calvin Coolidge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Calvin Coolidge School's student population of 312 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calvin Coolidge 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 Calvin Coolidge School is 0.73, which is more 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
#3989 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
21%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvin Coolidge School's ranking?
Calvin Coolidge School is ranked #3989 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Calvin Coolidge School often compared to?
Calvin Coolidge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Afton Elementary School, Theodore Roosevelt School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Calvin Coolidge School?
312 students attend Calvin Coolidge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Calvin Coolidge School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvin Coolidge School?
Calvin Coolidge School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Calvin Coolidge School offer ?
Calvin Coolidge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calvin Coolidge School part of?
Calvin Coolidge School is part of Binghamton City School District.
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