Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#62 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
60%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
29%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School's ranking?
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School often compared to?
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cantiague Elementary School, George A Jackson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School?
275 students attend Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School?
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School offer ?
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School part of?
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School is part of Jericho Union Free School District.
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