Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Dexter 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dexter Elementary School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dexter Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
90%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dexter Elementary School often compared to?
Dexter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like General Brown Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Dexter Elementary School?
316 students attend Dexter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dexter Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dexter Elementary School offer ?
Dexter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dexter Elementary School part of?
Dexter Elementary School is part of General Brown Central School District.
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