Serving 764 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tangier Smith Elementary 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tangier Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tangier Smith Elementary School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Education is a continuum throughout our lives.
School Rankings
Tangier Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tangier Smith Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#3025 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
45%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Tangier Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Tangier Smith Elementary School is ranked #3025 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Tangier Smith Elementary School?
764 students attend Tangier Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tangier Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tangier Smith Elementary School?
Tangier Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tangier Smith Elementary School offer ?
Tangier Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tangier Smith Elementary School part of?
Tangier Smith Elementary School is part of William Floyd Union Free School District.
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