Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Elizabethtown-lewis Central 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
n/a
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
98%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥80%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabethtown-lewis Central School?
The graduation rate of Elizabethtown-lewis Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Elizabethtown-lewis Central School?
263 students attend Elizabethtown-lewis Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Elizabethtown-lewis Central School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabethtown-lewis Central School?
Elizabethtown-lewis Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elizabethtown-lewis Central School offer ?
Elizabethtown-lewis Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Elizabethtown-lewis Central School part of?
Elizabethtown-lewis Central School is part of Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District.
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