Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewisboro Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was higher than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)72%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
85%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Lewisboro Elementary School?
350 students attend Lewisboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lewisboro Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewisboro Elementary School?
Lewisboro Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lewisboro Elementary School offer ?
Lewisboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lewisboro Elementary School part of?
Lewisboro Elementary School is part of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District.
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