Serving 24 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ziccolella Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ziccolella Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ziccolella Elementary School's student population of 24 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ziccolella 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
46%
30%
Black
42%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Ziccolella Elementary School?
24 students attend Ziccolella Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ziccolella Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ziccolella Elementary School?
Ziccolella Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ziccolella Elementary School offer ?
Ziccolella Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ziccolella Elementary School part of?
Ziccolella Elementary School is part of Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District.
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