Sapphire Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sapphire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sapphire Elementary School's student population of 341 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sapphire Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
47%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
34%
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
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 schools are Sapphire Elementary School often compared to?
Sapphire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sapphire Elementary School?
341 students attend Sapphire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sapphire Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sapphire Elementary School?
Sapphire Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sapphire Elementary School offer ?
Sapphire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sapphire Elementary School part of?
Sapphire Elementary School is part of Monroe-Woodbury Central School District.
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