Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vanderbilt Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanderbilt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Vanderbilt Elementary School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vanderbilt Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanderbilt Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#682 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
46%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanderbilt Elementary School's ranking?
Vanderbilt Elementary School is ranked #682 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Vanderbilt Elementary School often compared to?
Vanderbilt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Signal Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Vanderbilt Elementary School?
705 students attend Vanderbilt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Vanderbilt Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanderbilt Elementary School?
Vanderbilt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vanderbilt Elementary School offer ?
Vanderbilt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanderbilt Elementary School part of?
Vanderbilt Elementary School is part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
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