Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen B Duffield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen B Duffield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Helen B Duffield Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen B Duffield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen B Duffield Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#2047 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen B Duffield Elementary School's ranking?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School is ranked #2047 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Helen B Duffield Elementary School often compared to?
Helen B Duffield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edith L Slocum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Helen B Duffield Elementary School?
322 students attend Helen B Duffield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Helen B Duffield Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen B Duffield Elementary School?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Helen B Duffield Elementary School offer ?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen B Duffield Elementary School part of?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School is part of Connetquot Central School District.
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