Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-6, George R Staley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend George R Staley Elementary School?
582 students attend George R Staley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of George R Staley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George R Staley Elementary School?
George R Staley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George R Staley Elementary School offer ?
George R Staley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George R Staley Elementary School part of?
George R Staley Elementary School is part of Rome City School District.
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