Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alexander 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Alexander Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Alexander Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#2410 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Elementary School's ranking?
Alexander Elementary School is ranked #2410 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Alexander Elementary School often compared to?
Alexander Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D B Bunce Elementary School, Byron-bergen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
326 students attend Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Alexander Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alexander Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alexander Elementary School part of?
Alexander Elementary School is part of Alexander Central School District.
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