Elementary Schools in South Orangetown Central School District

The South Orangetown Central School District in New York is home to two elementary schools: Cottage Lane Elementary School and William O Schaefer Elementary School. These schools serve students in grades 3-5 and K-2, respectively, within a district that is ranked 296 out of 865 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cottage Lane Elementary School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math on the New York State Assessments, with some variations across grade levels. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate is also slightly above the state average. In contrast, William O Schaefer Elementary School has a lower per-student spending of $19,945 compared to Cottage Lane's $21,280, and a higher student-teacher ratio of 11 compared to Cottage Lane's 10.5.

While both schools appear to be performing reasonably well, there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas where Cottage Lane Elementary School's proficiency rates are below the state average, such as 5th-grade English Language Arts. The division of grades between the two schools suggests a potential vertical alignment in the district's educational approach, with students transitioning from one school to the next.