Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Philip Sousa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Philip Sousa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Philip Sousa Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Philip Sousa Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Philip Sousa Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#652 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Philip Sousa Elementary School's ranking?
John Philip Sousa Elementary School is ranked #652 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Philip Sousa Elementary School often compared to?
John Philip Sousa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guggenheim Elementary School, John J Daly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John Philip Sousa Elementary School?
533 students attend John Philip Sousa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John Philip Sousa Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Philip Sousa Elementary School?
John Philip Sousa Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Philip Sousa Elementary School offer ?
John Philip Sousa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Philip Sousa Elementary School part of?
John Philip Sousa Elementary School is part of Port Washington Union Free School District.
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