Linnaeus W West Primary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% 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-4
Total Students
370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Linnaeus W West Primary School?
370 students attend Linnaeus W West Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Linnaeus W West Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linnaeus W West Primary School?
Linnaeus W West Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Linnaeus W West Primary School offer ?
Linnaeus W West Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Linnaeus W West Primary School part of?
Linnaeus W West Primary School is part of Union-Endicott Central School District.
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