Brookside Elementary School vs. Lenox Elementary School
Should you attend Brookside Elementary School or Lenox Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Lenox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Overview
Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lenox Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
244 students
263 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1494 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2052 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
38
Grade 1 Students
36
51
Grade 2 Students
38
38
Grade 3 Students
39
46
Grade 4 Students
40
50
Grade 5 Students
44
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
26%
31%
% Black
60%
58%
% White
5%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
