Serving 222 students in grades 3-4, West Side 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 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)18%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
222 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Gouverneur Central School District.
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