Woestina Elementary School serves 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
97%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Woestina Elementary School?
112 students attend Woestina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Woestina Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woestina Elementary School?
Woestina Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woestina Elementary School offer ?
Woestina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Woestina Elementary School part of?
Woestina Elementary School is part of Schalmont Central School District.
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