Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Glenfield 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 was 50-54% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Glenfield Elementary School?
199 students attend Glenfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Glenfield Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenfield Elementary School?
Glenfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glenfield Elementary School offer ?
Glenfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenfield Elementary School part of?
Glenfield Elementary School is part of South Lewis Central School District.
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