Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maynard P Wilson 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maynard P Wilson Elementary 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 Maynard P Wilson Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#2894 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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 Maynard P Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School is ranked #2894 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Maynard P Wilson Elementary School?
529 students attend Maynard P Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Maynard P Wilson Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maynard P Wilson Elementary School?
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maynard P Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maynard P Wilson Elementary School part of?
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School is part of South Jefferson Central School District.
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