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Elmsford Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,013 students in Elmsford Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elmsford Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,013 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmsford Union Free School District, which is ranked #672 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#655 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
64%
30%
% Black
22%
16%
% White
6%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,825 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,893 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,825
$31,307
Spending / Student
$32,893
$32,183
Best Elmsford Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alice E Grady Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Cobb Ln
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8962
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8962
Grades: 2-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Alexander Hamilton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
98 S Goodwin Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-7311
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-7311
Grades: 7-12
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
22 S Hillside Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-2092
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-2092
Grades: K-1
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmsford Union Free School District?
Elmsford Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,013 students.
What is the rank of Elmsford Union Free School District?
Elmsford Union Free School District is ranked #672 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmsford Union Free School District?
64% of Elmsford Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmsford Union Free School District?
Elmsford Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elmsford Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,893 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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