Serving 807 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tonawanda 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Science Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tonawanda Elementary School's student population of 807 students has grown by 198% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 222% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tonawanda Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
77%
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
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Tonawanda Elementary School?
807 students attend Tonawanda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tonawanda Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonawanda Elementary School?
Tonawanda Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tonawanda Elementary School offer ?
Tonawanda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tonawanda Elementary School part of?
Tonawanda Elementary School is part of Tonawanda City School District.
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