Nightengale Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Nightengale Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nightengale 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 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
400 students
416 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1585 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1278 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
36
Kindergarten Students
43
59
Grade 1 Students
51
52
Grade 2 Students
43
39
Grade 3 Students
52
53
Grade 4 Students
69
50
Grade 5 Students
59
67
Grade 6 Students
47
59
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
14%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
1%
2%
% White
85%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
