Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Knickerbocker 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knickerbocker School's student population of 351 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knickerbocker School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knickerbocker School is 0.48, 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
#3165 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
70%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knickerbocker School's ranking?
Knickerbocker School is ranked #3165 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Knickerbocker School often compared to?
Knickerbocker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Knickerbocker School?
351 students attend Knickerbocker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Knickerbocker School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knickerbocker School?
Knickerbocker School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Knickerbocker School offer ?
Knickerbocker School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knickerbocker School part of?
Knickerbocker School is part of Watertown City School District.
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