Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Congers Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Congers Elementary School?
233 students attend Congers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Congers Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Congers Elementary School?
Congers Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Congers Elementary School offer ?
Congers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Congers Elementary School part of?
Congers Elementary School is part of Clarkstown Central School District.
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