Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard P Connor Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard P Connor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Richard P Connor Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Richard P Connor Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard P Connor Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1994 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
44%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Richard P Connor Elementary School's ranking?
Richard P Connor Elementary School is ranked #1994 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Richard P Connor Elementary School often compared to?
Richard P Connor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montebello Road School, Viola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Richard P Connor Elementary School?
385 students attend Richard P Connor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Richard P Connor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard P Connor Elementary School?
Richard P Connor Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard P Connor Elementary School offer ?
Richard P Connor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard P Connor Elementary School part of?
Richard P Connor Elementary School is part of Suffern Central School District.
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