Joseph B Radez Elementary School

319 Main St
Richmondville, NY 12149
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 339 students in grades 2-6, Joseph B Radez 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 is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2-6
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Joseph B Radez Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Joseph B Radez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph B Radez Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3130 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joseph B Radez Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joseph B Radez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph B Radez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joseph B Radez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
30%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
91%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Joseph B Radez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joseph B Radez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joseph B Radez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph B Radez Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph B Radez Elementary School is ranked #3130 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Joseph B Radez Elementary School?
339 students attend Joseph B Radez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Joseph B Radez Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph B Radez Elementary School?
Joseph B Radez Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph B Radez Elementary School offer ?
Joseph B Radez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joseph B Radez Elementary School part of?
Joseph B Radez Elementary School is part of Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2-6
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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