George Washington Elementary School vs. Van Cortlandtville School
Should you attend George Washington Elementary School or Van Cortlandtville 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
School
Top Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Van Cortlandtville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Cortlandtville 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
410 students
575 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2833 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
84
Grade 1 Students
70
91
Grade 2 Students
63
101
Grade 3 Students
69
99
Grade 4 Students
88
91
Grade 5 Students
52
96
Ungraded Students
-
13
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
40%
38%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
40%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
