Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chenango Forks 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chenango Forks Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chenango Forks 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 Chenango Forks Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#2573 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
91%
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
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chenango Forks Elementary School's ranking?
Chenango Forks Elementary School is ranked #2573 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Chenango Forks Elementary School often compared to?
Chenango Forks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maine Memorial School, Charles F Johnson Jr Elementary School, Port Dickinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Chenango Forks Elementary School?
604 students attend Chenango Forks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Chenango Forks Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chenango Forks Elementary School?
Chenango Forks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chenango Forks Elementary School offer ?
Chenango Forks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chenango Forks Elementary School part of?
Chenango Forks Elementary School is part of Chenango Forks Central School District.
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