Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Link Elementary 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Link Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Link Elementary School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
School Motto
Link Elementary School – in a mutually-respectful partnership with our community – strives to develop the whole child: their heart as well as their mind.
School Mascot
Leopards
School Rankings
Link Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Link Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1809 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leopards
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Link Elementary School's ranking?
Link Elementary School is ranked #1809 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Link Elementary School often compared to?
Link Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Link Elementary School?
364 students attend Link Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Link Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Link Elementary School?
Link Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Link Elementary School offer ?
Link Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Link Elementary School part of?
Link Elementary School is part of Clarkstown Central School District.
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