Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Starbuck 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Starbuck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Starbuck Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Starbuck 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 Starbuck Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#4042 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Starbuck Elementary School's ranking?
Starbuck Elementary School is ranked #4042 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Starbuck Elementary School often compared to?
Starbuck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School, Ohio Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Starbuck Elementary School?
185 students attend Starbuck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Starbuck Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starbuck Elementary School?
Starbuck Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Starbuck Elementary School offer ?
Starbuck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Starbuck Elementary School part of?
Starbuck Elementary School is part of Watertown City School District.
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