Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lake Pleasant School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Pleasant School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake Pleasant School's student population of 73 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Pleasant School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Pleasant 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
#1384 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
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
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Pleasant School's ranking?
Lake Pleasant School is ranked #1384 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lake Pleasant School?
73 students attend Lake Pleasant School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lake Pleasant School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Pleasant School?
Lake Pleasant School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake Pleasant School offer ?
Lake Pleasant School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Pleasant School part of?
Lake Pleasant School is part of Lake Pleasant Central School District.
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