Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William Appleby Elementary School 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Appleby Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Appleby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Appleby Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#2410 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
100%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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 William Appleby Elementary School's ranking?
William Appleby Elementary School is ranked #2410 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William Appleby Elementary School?
406 students attend William Appleby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of William Appleby Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Appleby Elementary School?
William Appleby Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Appleby Elementary School offer ?
William Appleby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Appleby Elementary School part of?
William Appleby Elementary School is part of Marathon Central School District.
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