Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1781 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School's ranking?
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School is ranked #1781 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School often compared to?
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cairo-durham Elementary School, Edward J Arthur Elementary School, Scott M Ellis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School?
378 students attend Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School?
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School offer ?
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School part of?
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School is part of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District.
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