Serving 75 students in grades Prekindergarten, Cohocton 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cohocton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cohocton Elementary School's student population of 75 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cohocton 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Cohocton Elementary School?
75 students attend Cohocton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cohocton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cohocton Elementary School?
Cohocton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cohocton Elementary School offer ?
Cohocton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cohocton Elementary School part of?
Cohocton Elementary School is part of Wayland-Cohocton Central School District.
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