Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vestal Hills 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 60-64% (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 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vestal Hills Elementary School's student population of 405 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vestal Hills 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 Vestal Hills Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1033 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
59%
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
15%
54%
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 Vestal Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Vestal Hills Elementary School is ranked #1033 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Vestal Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Vestal Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like African Road Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Vestal Hills Elementary School?
405 students attend Vestal Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Vestal Hills Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vestal Hills Elementary School?
Vestal Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vestal Hills Elementary School offer ?
Vestal Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vestal Hills Elementary School part of?
Vestal Hills Elementary School is part of Vestal Central School District.
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