African Road Elementary School is a public school located in Vestal, NY, situated in a mid-size suburb setting. This institution is dedicated to providing a great education to students in every community, ensuring they have the necessary tools and experiences.
Quick Stats Overview
Here's a quick overview of the school's key statistics:
- Student Population: 306
- Grades Served: K-5
- Math Proficiency: 72% of students scored at or above the proficient level
- Reading Proficiency: 57% of students scored at or above the proficient level
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Economically Disadvantaged Students: 34%
Student/Teacher Ratio
The student-teacher ratio at African Road Elementary School is 12:1, which is the same as that of the district. This ensures that students receive personalized attention and support from their teachers.
Student Demographics
The student population is diverse, with the following demographics:
- Female: 46%
- Male: 54%
- White: 52.3%
- Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander: 32.7%
- Black or African American: 7.2%
- Two or more races: 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino: 3.3%
Location of Vestal, NY
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Economically Disadvantaged Students
Approximately 34% of the students at African Road Elementary School are economically disadvantaged.
Teachers and Staff
The school employs a dedicated team of educators and support staff:
- Full-time teachers: 26
- Percentage of full-time teachers who are certified: 100%
- Number of full-time school counselors: 1
Test Scores
African Road Elementary School demonstrates strong academic performance. At African Road Elementary School, 72% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 57% scored at or above that level for reading.
Compared with the district, the school did better in math and better in reading, according to this metric.In Vestal Central School District, 53% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 65% tested at or above that level for math.
African Road Elementary School did better in math and better in reading in this metric compared with students across the state. In New York, 46% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 51% tested at or above that level for math.
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Ranking Factors
African Road Elementary School's statewide rankings out of 2378 schools in New York are as follows:
- Reading Proficiency Rank: #506 (tie)
- Math Proficiency Rank: #449 (tie)
- Reading Performance: Somewhat Above Expectations
- Math Performance: Well Above Expectations
The school has received the News Best Elementary Schools award badge, recognizing its educational excellence.
Additional Information
School information is provided by the government. Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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