Serving 288 students in grades 4-5, Ichabod Crane 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ichabod Crane Elementary School?
288 students attend Ichabod Crane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ichabod Crane Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ichabod Crane Elementary School?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ichabod Crane Elementary School offer ?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Ichabod Crane Elementary School part of?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School is part of Kinderhook Central School District.
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