Kingsford Park Elementary School

275 W 5th St
Oswego, NY 13126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kingsford Park 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kingsford Park Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kingsford Park 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 Kingsford Park Elementary School is 0.15, 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)
#3491 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kingsford Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kingsford Park 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.
28%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kingsford Park 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.
70-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kingsford Park 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
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
3%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kingsford Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
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White
92%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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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.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Kingsford Park 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
46%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kingsford Park 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 (21-22)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kingsford Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kingsford Park Elementary School's ranking?
Kingsford Park Elementary School is ranked #3491 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kingsford Park Elementary School often compared to?
Kingsford Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leighton Elementary School, Charles E Riley Elementary School, Minetto Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Kingsford Park Elementary School?
428 students attend Kingsford Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kingsford Park Elementary School students are White, 3% 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 Kingsford Park Elementary School?
Kingsford Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kingsford Park Elementary School offer ?
Kingsford Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingsford Park Elementary School part of?
Kingsford Park Elementary School is part of Oswego City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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