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West Sand Lake Elementary School

Summary:

West Sand Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 376 students in grades K-5 in the Averill Park Central School District in West Sand Lake, New York. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past 10 years, currently ranking 970 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Sand Lake Elementary School's test scores show a mixed performance compared to the district and state averages. While the school's 4th grade Math proficiency rate is significantly higher than the district and state, the school's ELA and Science proficiency rates are generally lower. Additionally, certain student groups, such as female students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, have consistently performed lower than their peers. The school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, indicating a commitment to investing in resources, but more targeted interventions may be needed to address the needs of the school's diverse student population.

When compared to nearby schools, West Sand Lake Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than other schools in the Averill Park Central School District, such as Poestenkill Elementary School and Miller Hill School. However, the school lags behind higher-performing schools in the East Greenbush Central School District, such as Citizen Edmond Genet School and Red Mill School, particularly in ELA and Math. In contrast, the school outperforms schools in the lower-performing Rensselaer City School District and Troy City School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 24 Meeler Rd
       West Sand Lake, NY  12196-9796

(518) 674-7175

District: Averill Park Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
970th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,778 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Compare Details West Sand Lake Elementary School ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Averill Park Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West Sand Lake Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Averill Park Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Averill Park Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Sand Lake Elementary School is 16.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Averill Park Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Sand Lake Elementary School is $14,778, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Averill Park Central School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Sand Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Sand Lake Elementary School 970th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See West Sand Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Averill Park Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Averill Park Central School District 328th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Sand Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Sand Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.83 654th 2206 70.4%
2007 67.16 850th 2219 61.7%
2008 74.61 549th 2227 75.3%
2009 79.93 281st 2257 87.5%
2010 78.98 380th 2263 83.2%
2011 80.13 367th 2286 83.9%
2012 78.18 446th 2320 80.8%
2013 77.43 435th 2325 81.3%
2014 74.03 542nd 2345 76.9%
2015 73.42 568th 2352 75.9%
2016 79.19 408th 2366 82.8%
2017 76.44 483rd 2386 79.8%
2018 73.06 570th 2395 76.2%
2019 77.42 482nd 2413 80.0%
2021 65.08 731st 2201 66.8%
2022 65.69 775th 2434 68.2%
2023 50.82 1141st 2439 53.2%
2024 57.25 970th 2445 60.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Sand Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.26 752nd 1941 61.3%
2019 51.18 657th 1859 64.7%
2021 65.25 245th 1044 76.5%
2022 70.24 357th 2031 82.4%
2023 54.33 658th 2016 67.4%
2024 60.08 579th 2110 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Sand Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.87 657th 2045 67.9%
2019 57.32 700th 2032 65.6%
2021 42.20 977th 1678 41.8%
2022 43.78 1105th 2099 47.4%
2023 26.13 1613th 2041 21.0%
2024 56.54 735th 2078 64.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Sand Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.12 571st 2338 75.6%
2019 78.86 426th 2357 81.9%
2021 67.10 573rd 1955 70.7%
2022 62.74 831st 2401 65.4%
2023 44.24 1319th 2403 45.1%
2024 49.51 1162nd 2413 51.8%
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Rank History for Male students at West Sand Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.81 576th 2340 75.4%
2019 72.06 577th 2358 75.5%
2021 59.13 782nd 1961 60.1%
2022 67.05 718th 2400 70.1%
2023 56.58 976th 2400 59.3%
2024 63.33 796th 2411 67.0%
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Rank History for White students at West Sand Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.51 627th 1224 48.8%
2022 48.16 737th 1399 47.3%
2023 36.02 897th 1337 32.9%
2024 46.47 758th 1392 45.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Sand Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 488 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1996 488 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1997 489 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 496 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1999 512 1 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 534 0 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2001 514 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2002 506 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2003 506 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2004 518 5 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2005 502 1 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 492 0 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 471 3 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 466 4 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2009 450 4 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2010 433 7 14 4 0 n/a n/a 1 459
2011 452 7 13 4 0 0 2 0 478
2012 414 7 9 8 0 0 2 0 440
2013 385 5 9 12 1 0 8 0 420
2014 381 5 6 18 0 0 8 0 418
2015 366 7 6 19 0 0 7 0 405
2016 369 5 3 12 0 0 8 0 397
2017 350 6 3 14 0 0 12 0 385
2018 330 5 5 18 0 0 11 0 369
2019 348 1 3 17 0 0 15 0 384
2020 349 1 3 21 0 0 17 0 391
2021 336 4 2 24 0 0 18 0 384
2022 354 2 2 19 0 0 19 0 396
2023 348 1 2 16 0 1 8 0 376
2024 364 3 2 14 0 1 8 0 392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Sand Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 490 25.9 18.9 13.9
1996 490 25.9 18.9 13.9
1997 492 27.2 18.1 14.6
1998 501 27.1 18.5 14.2
1999 522 26.1 20.0 12.6
2000 545 27.9 19.5 18.7
2001 526 34.2 15.4 14.3
2002 519 33.1 15.7 11.9
2003 519 33.1 15.7 11.9
2004 534 n/a n/a n/a
2005 516 34.3 15.0 12.8
2006 509 35.0 14.5 12.2
2007 491 34.0 14.4 11
2008 487 31.5 15.5 13.6
2009 469 32.0 14.7 13.4
2010 459 33.0 13.9 10.5
2011 478 36.9 12.9 13.8
2012 440 29.3 15.0 16.1
2013 420 27.0 15.5 17.1
2014 418 26.0 16.0 12.4
2015 405 29.0 13.9 18.8
2016 397 26.0 15.2 20.7
2017 385 27.9 13.7 24.4
2018 369 28.0 13.1 23.8
2019 384 32.5 11.8 25.3
2020 391 24.0 16.2 24.6
2021 384 21.5 17.8 19.5
2022 396 24.5 16.1 17.9
2023 376 22.3 16.8 18.4
2024 392 23.3 16.8 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Sand Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 490 25.9 18.9 13.9
1996 490 25.9 18.9 13.9
1997 492 27.2 18.1 14.6
1998 501 27.1 18.5 14.2
1999 522 26.1 20.0 12.6
2000 545 27.9 19.5 18.7
2001 526 34.2 15.4 14.3
2002 519 33.1 15.7 11.9
2003 519 33.1 15.7 11.9
2004 534 n/a n/a n/a
2005 516 34.3 15.0 12.8
2006 509 35.0 14.5 12.2
2007 491 34.0 14.4 11
2008 487 31.5 15.5 13.6
2009 469 32.0 14.7 13.4
2010 459 33.0 13.9 10.5
2011 478 36.9 12.9 13.8
2012 440 29.3 15.0 16.1
2013 420 27.0 15.5 17.1
2014 418 26.0 16.0 12.4
2015 405 29.0 13.9 18.8
2016 397 26.0 15.2 20.7
2017 385 27.9 13.7 24.4
2018 369 28.0 13.1 23.8
2019 384 32.5 11.8 25.3
2020 391 24.0 16.2 24.6
2021 384 21.5 17.8 19.5
2022 396 24.5 16.1 17.9
2023 376 22.3 16.8 18.4
2024 392 23.3 16.8 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

West Sand Lake Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201498.8%0.2%0.5%99.3%99.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%
201599.0%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%
201699.2%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.5%99.2%99.2%
201799.2%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201898.7%1.1%0.3%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201998.2%0.0%0.0%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
202098.5%0.0%99.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%99.0%98.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Sand Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $496 (3.6%) $13,156 (96.4%) $13,652
2020 $379 (3.0%) $12,281 (97.0%) $12,661
2021 $385 (3.0%) $12,643 (97.0%) $13,028
2022 $402 (3.0%) $12,834 (97.0%) $13,236
2023 $615 (4.2%) $14,163 (95.8%) $14,778

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Sand Lake Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 482nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1141st of 2439 Elementary schools
 26.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Sand Lake Elementary School)5433.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Averill Park Central School District)5444.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (West Sand Lake Elementary School)7856.5
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Averill Park Central School District)7465.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Sand Lake Elementary School)7258.8
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Averill Park Central School District)6950.5
 18.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (West Sand Lake Elementary School)7965.2
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Averill Park Central School District)6663
 3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Sand Lake Elementary School)4632.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Averill Park Central School District)5035.5
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (West Sand Lake Elementary School)6446.4
 17.6%
   5th Grade Math (Averill Park Central School District)5750
 7%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students384376
 2.1%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1716
 5.9%
Pacific Islander01
White348348
Two or More Races158
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.3%18.4%
 6.9%

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West Sand Lake Elementary School ranks 970th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended West Sand Lake Elementary School.

Students at West Sand Lake Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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