Serving 571 students in grades 3-5, Thomas J Lahey 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 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than 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 29% 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School's student population of 571 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas J Lahey 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 Thomas J Lahey Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#940 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas J Lahey Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School is ranked #940 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thomas J Lahey Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas J Lahey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harborfields High School, Dogwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Thomas J Lahey Elementary School?
571 students attend Thomas J Lahey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Thomas J Lahey Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas J Lahey Elementary School?
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas J Lahey Elementary School offer ?
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas J Lahey Elementary School part of?
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School is part of Harborfields Central School District.
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