Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-4, E R Crosby Elementary 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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-4
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
E R Crosby Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E R Crosby 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 E R Crosby Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#2505 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E R Crosby Elementary School's ranking?
E R Crosby Elementary School is ranked #2505 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are E R Crosby Elementary School often compared to?
E R Crosby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chambers School, Harry L Edson 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 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend E R Crosby Elementary School?
303 students attend E R Crosby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of E R Crosby Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E R Crosby Elementary School?
E R Crosby Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does E R Crosby Elementary School offer ?
E R Crosby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E R Crosby Elementary School part of?
E R Crosby Elementary School is part of Kingston City School District.
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