Helen B Duffield Elementary School vs. Edith L Slocum Elementary School
Should you attend Helen B Duffield Elementary School or Edith L Slocum 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
School
Top Rankings
Helen B Duffield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Edith L Slocum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen B Duffield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edith L Slocum Elementary 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 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
333 students
252 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2047 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2361 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
28
Grade 1 Students
50
51
Grade 2 Students
51
45
Grade 3 Students
57
47
Grade 4 Students
53
43
Grade 5 Students
56
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
14%
% Hispanic
27%
27%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
52%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
