Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Canisteo-greenwood 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than 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 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Canisteo-greenwood 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 Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#2387 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
98%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School is ranked #2387 out of 4,377 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School?
505 students attend Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School?
Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School part of?
Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School is part of Canisteo-Greenwood Csd School District.
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