Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 30-general Elwell S Otis 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 was 2% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 3% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
410 students

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)2%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)3%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%

Hispanic
21%
30%

Black
58%
16%

White
17%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
7%

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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend School 30-general Elwell S Otis?
410 students attend School 30-general Elwell S Otis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of School 30-general Elwell S Otis students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 30-general Elwell S Otis?
School 30-general Elwell S Otis has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 30-general Elwell S Otis offer ?
School 30-general Elwell S Otis offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is School 30-general Elwell S Otis part of?
School 30-general Elwell S Otis is part of Rochester City School District.
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