The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 60%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)3%
1%
Asian
(11-12)2%
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)2%
23%
Black
(11-12)9%
18%
White
(11-12)78%
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)6%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Olean City 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Ivers J Norton Elementary School?
250 students attend Ivers J Norton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ivers J Norton Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Ivers J Norton Elementary School part of?
Ivers J Norton Elementary School is part of Olean City School District.
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