Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph Henry 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Henry Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph Henry 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 Henry Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#2228 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
99%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Henry Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Henry Elementary School is ranked #2228 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Joseph Henry Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Henry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlton Heights Elementary School, Schuylerville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Joseph Henry Elementary School?
403 students attend Joseph Henry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Joseph Henry Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Henry Elementary School?
Joseph Henry Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph Henry Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Henry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Henry Elementary School part of?
Joseph Henry Elementary School is part of Galway Central School District.
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