Elementary Schools in Holland Patent Central School District

The Holland Patent Central School District in New York is home to two elementary schools: General William Floyd Elementary School and Holland Patent Elementary School. While the schools serve different grade levels, with General William Floyd covering PK-2 and Holland Patent covering 3-5, they exhibit notable differences in their student populations, academic performance, and resource allocation.

General William Floyd Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio and spends less per student than Holland Patent Elementary, but it also serves a younger student population and has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, General William Floyd Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, while Holland Patent Elementary outperforms the district and state averages on state assessments, particularly in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and Math.

The significant difference in spending per student between the two schools, with Holland Patent Elementary spending nearly $3,000 more per student, is an area that warrants further investigation. Additionally, the overall academic performance of both schools, with both ranking in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, suggests that there is room for improvement in the district's educational outcomes. Exploring opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices between the two schools could help address these challenges and support the growth and development of all students within the Holland Patent Central School District.