Is West Leyden Elementary School a good school?

West Leyden Elementary School ranks 1392 nd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Leyden Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 123 students attended West Leyden Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Leyden Elementary School?

Students at West Leyden Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

West Leyden Elementary School

Summary:

West Leyden Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Adirondack Central School District, with a student population of just 123 students. The school stands out for its predominantly White student body, with 96.75% of students identifying as White, in contrast to the more diverse student populations in nearby schools like Gansevoort Elementary School in the Rome City School District.

Academically, West Leyden Elementary School has shown mixed performance, with its 3rd-grade students outperforming the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, but its 5th-grade students significantly underperforming in both subjects. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a low of 2401 out of 2413 New York elementary schools in 2018-2019 to a high of 1182 out of 2386 in 2016-2017. In the most recent 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 1392 out of 2439 New York elementary schools, placing it in the bottom half of the state.

Interestingly, West Leyden Elementary School faces several challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, inconsistent academic performance, and a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.78% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools like Remsen Elementary School, which consistently outperforms West Leyden in both ELA and Math proficiency, it becomes clear that the school has room for improvement in supporting the academic success of all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1157 Fish Creek Rd
West Leyden, NY 13489-0304

(315) 942-9280

District: Adirondack Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1392^nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,528

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 123

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Leyden Elementary School ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Leyden Elementary School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare West Leyden Elementary School employs 9.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Leyden Elementary School is $15,528.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Leyden Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Leyden Elementary School 1392^nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See West Leyden Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Adirondack Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Adirondack Central School District 510^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Leyden Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Leyden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	71.48	675^th	2206	69.4%
2007	77.54	428^th	2219	80.7%
2008	68.85	778^th	2227	65.1%
2009	58.44	1147^th	2257	49.2%
2010	38.50	1571^st	2263	30.6%
2011	27.45	1792^nd	2286	21.6%
2012	36.88	1614^th	2320	30.4%
2013	36.05	1520^th	2325	34.6%
2014	45.27	1298^th	2345	44.6%
2015	31.37	1675^th	2352	28.8%
2016	35.26	1591^st	2366	32.8%
2017	49.93	1182^nd	2386	50.5%
2018	31.35	1717^th	2395	28.3%
2019	3.50	2401^st	2413	0.5%
2021	25.85	1718^th	2201	21.9%
2022	24.71	1913^th	2434	21.4%
2023	41.80	1392^nd	2439	42.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Leyden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	47.98	832^nd	1678	50.4%
2022	30.59	1536^th	2099	26.8%
2023	44.61	1046^th	2041	48.8%

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Rank History for Female students at West Leyden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	37.55	1539^th	2401	35.9%
2023	38.33	1485^th	2403	38.2%

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Rank History for Male students at West Leyden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	27.75	1836^th	2400	23.5%
2023	43.71	1315^th	2400	45.2%

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Rank History for White students at West Leyden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	12.29	1136^th	1224	7.2%
2022	14.41	1268^th	1399	9.4%
2023	27.37	1030^th	1337	23.0%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for West Leyden Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	322	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	322
1990	338	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	338
1991	330	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	330
1992	340	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	340
1993	325	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	328
1994	337	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	340
1995	324	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	327
1996	324	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	327
1997	327	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	330
1998	306	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	309
1999	303	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	305
2000	246	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
2001	217	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	217
2002	182	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	183
2003	182	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	183
2004	175	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
2005	172	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
2006	168	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	170
2007	156	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
2008	159	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	160
2009	155	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
2010	159	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	160
2011	155	1	0	0	0	0	156
2012	144	0	0	0	0	0	144
2013	128	0	0	0	0	0	128
2014	162	1	0	0	0	0	163
2015	157	0	0	0	0	0	157
2016	148	0	0	0	0	2	150
2017	141	0	0	0	0	2	143
2018	137	0	0	0	0	2	139
2019	136	0	0	0	0	3	139
2020	130	0	0	0	0	3	133
2021	117	0	0	0	0	2	119
2022	131	0	0	0	0	2	133
2023	119	0	0	0	0	4	123

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 Leyden Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	322	18.0	17.8	n/a
1990	338	18.0	18.7	n/a
1991	330	18.0	18.3	n/a
1992	340	18.0	18.8	n/a
1993	328	19.0	17.3	n/a
1994	340	17.0	20.0	37.4
1995	327	18.0	18.2	39.1
1996	327	18.0	18.2	39.1
1997	330	18.0	18.3	38.2
1998	309	18.5	16.7	39.8
1999	305	17.0	17.9	38.4
2000	247	19.0	13.0	46.6
2001	217	15.5	14.0	59.9
2002	183	13.0	14.1	46.4
2003	183	13.0	14.1	46.4
2004	175	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	174	12.0	14.5	48.9
2006	170	12.0	14.2	50
2007	159	12.0	13.3	54.7
2008	160	11.0	14.5	50
2009	159	11.5	13.8	53.5
2010	160	12.0	13.3	50
2011	156	14.3	10.9	45.5
2012	144	15.0	9.5	47.9
2013	128	14.0	9.1	56.3
2014	163	13.0	12.5	38.7
2015	157	11.0	14.2	59.9
2016	150	12.0	12.5	65.3
2017	143	10.9	13.0	58.7
2018	139	9.0	15.4	54.7
2019	139	9.0	15.4	53.2
2020	133	12.0	11.0	51.1
2021	119	7.8	15.1	55.5
2022	133	7.7	17.1	42.9
2023	123	9.1	13.4	48.8

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 Leyden Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	322	18.0	17.8	n/a
1990	338	18.0	18.7	n/a
1991	330	18.0	18.3	n/a
1992	340	18.0	18.8	n/a
1993	328	19.0	17.3	n/a
1994	340	17.0	20.0	37.4
1995	327	18.0	18.2	39.1
1996	327	18.0	18.2	39.1
1997	330	18.0	18.3	38.2
1998	309	18.5	16.7	39.8
1999	305	17.0	17.9	38.4
2000	247	19.0	13.0	46.6
2001	217	15.5	14.0	59.9
2002	183	13.0	14.1	46.4
2003	183	13.0	14.1	46.4
2004	175	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	174	12.0	14.5	48.9
2006	170	12.0	14.2	50
2007	159	12.0	13.3	54.7
2008	160	11.0	14.5	50
2009	159	11.5	13.8	53.5
2010	160	12.0	13.3	50
2011	156	14.3	10.9	45.5
2012	144	15.0	9.5	47.9
2013	128	14.0	9.1	56.3
2014	163	13.0	12.5	38.7
2015	157	11.0	14.2	59.9
2016	150	12.0	12.5	65.3
2017	143	10.9	13.0	58.7
2018	139	9.0	15.4	54.7
2019	139	9.0	15.4	53.2
2020	133	12.0	11.0	51.1
2021	119	7.8	15.1	55.5
2022	133	7.7	17.1	42.9
2023	123	9.1	13.4	48.8

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.

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