The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students (09-10)
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥90%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-89%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
8%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
22%
Black
(09-10)n/a
19%
White
(09-10)98%
51%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
17%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Central Avenue Elementary School?
241 students attend Central Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Central Avenue Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Central Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Central Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Central Avenue Elementary School part of?
Central Avenue Elementary School is part of Lancaster Central School District.
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