Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandy Creek 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandy Creek Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#3407 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
95%
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
51%
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 Sandy Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sandy Creek Elementary School is ranked #3407 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sandy Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sandy Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pulaski Elementary School, New Haven Elementary School, Altmar-parish-williamstown 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 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sandy Creek Elementary School?
381 students attend Sandy Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sandy Creek Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Creek Elementary School?
Sandy Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandy Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sandy Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandy Creek Elementary School part of?
Sandy Creek Elementary School is part of Sandy Creek Central School District.
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