Mount Kisco Elementary School

47 W Hyatt Ave
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Kisco 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mount Kisco Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mount Kisco Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Kisco Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3449 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mount Kisco Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mount Kisco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mount Kisco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mount Kisco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mount Kisco Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mount Kisco Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mount Kisco Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mount Kisco Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mount Kisco Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mount Kisco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mount Kisco Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Mount Kisco Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mount Kisco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mount Kisco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Kisco Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Kisco Elementary School is ranked #3449 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mount Kisco Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Kisco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford Hills Elementary School, West Patent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mount Kisco Elementary School?
521 students attend Mount Kisco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mount Kisco Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Kisco Elementary School?
Mount Kisco Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Kisco Elementary School offer ?
Mount Kisco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Kisco Elementary School part of?
Mount Kisco Elementary School is part of Bedford Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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