Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Verne W Critz 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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-3
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verne W Critz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Verne W Critz Elementary School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Rankings
Verne W Critz 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 Verne W Critz Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#3007 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
50%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
33%
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
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verne W Critz Elementary School's ranking?
Verne W Critz Elementary School is ranked #3007 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Verne W Critz Elementary School often compared to?
Verne W Critz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Elementary School, Kreamer Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Verne W Critz Elementary School?
289 students attend Verne W Critz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Verne W Critz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verne W Critz Elementary School?
Verne W Critz Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Verne W Critz Elementary School offer ?
Verne W Critz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Verne W Critz Elementary School part of?
Verne W Critz Elementary School is part of South Country Central School District.
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