Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Primary Education Center 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Primary Education Center's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Primary Education Center ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Primary Education Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1868 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primary Education Center's ranking?
Primary Education Center is ranked #1868 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Primary Education Center often compared to?
Primary Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Primary Education Center?
379 students attend Primary Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Primary Education Center students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Primary Education Center?
Primary Education Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Primary Education Center offer ?
Primary Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Primary Education Center part of?
Primary Education Center is part of Lewiston-Porter Central School District.
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