Colton-pierrepont Elementary School serves 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
99%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Colton-pierrepont Elementary School?
185 students attend Colton-pierrepont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Colton-pierrepont Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colton-pierrepont Elementary School?
Colton-pierrepont Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Colton-pierrepont Elementary School offer ?
Colton-pierrepont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Colton-pierrepont Elementary School part of?
Colton-pierrepont Elementary School is part of Colton-Pierrepont Central School District.
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