Serving 800 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cayuga Heights 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 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cayuga Heights Elementary School's student population of 800 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cayuga Heights 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 Cayuga Heights Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#3665 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
82%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cayuga Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School is ranked #3665 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Cayuga Heights Elementary School?
800 students attend Cayuga Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cayuga Heights Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cayuga Heights Elementary School?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cayuga Heights Elementary School offer ?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cayuga Heights Elementary School part of?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School is part of Depew Union Free School District.
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