York Middle/High School is a public high school located in the Hamlet of Retsof, Livingston County, New York, United States, and is the only high school operated by the York Central School District.
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, York Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
York Central Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
York Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Central Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2473 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York Central Elementary School's ranking?
York Central Elementary School is ranked #2473 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are York Central Elementary School often compared to?
York Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geneseo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend York Central Elementary School?
274 students attend York Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of York Central Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of York Central Elementary School?
York Central Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does York Central Elementary School offer ?
York Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is York Central Elementary School part of?
York Central Elementary School is part of York Central School District.
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