Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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-4
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#2143 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School is ranked #2143 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellicottville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School?
338 students attend Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School?
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School part of?
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School is part of Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District.
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