Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunquam Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunquam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sunquam Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunquam Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunquam Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1201 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
54%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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 Sunquam Elementary School's ranking?
Sunquam Elementary School is ranked #1201 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sunquam Elementary School?
503 students attend Sunquam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sunquam Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunquam Elementary School?
Sunquam Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunquam Elementary School offer ?
Sunquam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunquam Elementary School part of?
Sunquam Elementary School is part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
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