Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, General William Floyd 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
General William Floyd Elementary School's student population of 315 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of General William Floyd Elementary School is 0.00, 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)
(13-14)35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
100%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend General William Floyd Elementary School?
315 students attend General William Floyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of General William Floyd Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General William Floyd Elementary School?
General William Floyd Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does General William Floyd Elementary School offer ?
General William Floyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is General William Floyd Elementary School part of?
General William Floyd Elementary School is part of Holland Patent Central School District.
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