Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tecumseh 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)2%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)24%
26%
Black
(15-16)3%
18%
White
(15-16)67%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Tecumseh Elementary School?
444 students attend Tecumseh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tecumseh Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tecumseh Elementary School?
Tecumseh Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tecumseh Elementary School offer ?
Tecumseh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tecumseh Elementary School part of?
Tecumseh Elementary School is part of Sachem Central School District.
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