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Cairo-durham Elementary School (Closed 2015)

4099 Rt 145
Durham, NY 12422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cairo-durham Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(12-13)
15-19%
39%
(12-13)
15-19%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
85%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Cairo-durham Elementary School?
275 students attend Cairo-durham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cairo-durham Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cairo-durham Elementary School?
Cairo-durham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cairo-durham Elementary School offer ?
Cairo-durham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Cairo-durham Elementary School part of?
Cairo-durham Elementary School is part of Cairo-Durham Central School District.

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