Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fowler 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 was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
96%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Fowler Elementary School?
120 students attend Fowler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fowler Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fowler Elementary School?
Fowler Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fowler Elementary School offer ?
Fowler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fowler Elementary School part of?
Fowler Elementary School is part of Gouverneur Central School District.
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