Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wolcott Street School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wolcott Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wolcott Street School's student population of 609 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wolcott Street School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolcott Street School is 0.22, 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
#2082 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolcott Street School's ranking?
Wolcott Street School is ranked #2082 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wolcott Street School often compared to?
Wolcott Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pembroke Primary School, Byron-bergen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Wolcott Street School?
609 students attend Wolcott Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wolcott Street School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolcott Street School?
Wolcott Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wolcott Street School offer ?
Wolcott Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wolcott Street School part of?
Wolcott Street School is part of Le Roy Central School District.
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