Walt Disney School

Summary:

Walt Disney School is an elementary school located in Rochester, New York, serving 411 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Gates Chili Central School District, which is ranked 651 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walt Disney School faces several key challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. In 2022-2023, only 18.31% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 23.57% and the state's 44.89%. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.77%) than nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, Walt Disney School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Interestingly, Walt Disney School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (18.73%), Hispanic (15.33%), and multi-racial (11.44%) students. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 666 out of 857 New York elementary schools for African American students, but only 151 out of 223 for multi-racial students. Nearby schools, such as Florence Brasser School, Neil Armstrong School, and Paul Road School, generally perform better academically than Walt Disney School, with higher proficiency rates in state assessments and higher overall rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 175 Coldwater Rd
       Rochester, NY  14624-1492


(585) 247-3151

District: Gates Chili Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1860th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,173 Help


Students who attend Walt Disney School usually attend:

Middle:    Gates Chili Middle School
High:    Gates Chili High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
African American:
18.7%
Hispanic:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walt Disney School ranks worse than 76.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Gates Chili Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Walt Disney School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), African American (18.7%), Hispanic (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walt Disney School is 13.5. 2 elementary schools in the Gates Chili Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walt Disney School is $15,173, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Gates Chili Central School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Walt Disney School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walt Disney School 1860th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Walt Disney School in the ranking list.)

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Gates Chili Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gates Chili Central School District 651st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walt Disney School

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Rank History for all students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.70 1154th 2206 47.7%
2007 57.78 1138th 2219 48.7%
2008 58.23 1147th 2227 48.5%
2009 42.69 1576th 2257 30.2%
2010 40.41 1526th 2263 32.6%
2011 46.40 1373rd 2286 39.9%
2012 41.93 1508th 2320 35.0%
2013 34.46 1577th 2325 32.2%
2014 40.16 1451st 2345 38.1%
2015 34.69 1586th 2352 32.6%
2016 35.10 1597th 2366 32.5%
2017 25.64 1853rd 2386 22.3%
2018 30.46 1738th 2395 27.4%
2019 21.26 1962nd 2413 18.7%
2021 21.68 1826th 2201 17.0%
2022 28.50 1820th 2434 25.2%
2023 26.39 1860th 2439 23.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.08 116th 202 42.6%
2022 30.97 186th 289 35.6%
2023 26.16 151st 223 32.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.54 397th 454 12.6%
2023 56.69 284th 1001 71.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.24 956th 1941 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.77 1492nd 2045 27.0%
2019 21.73 1742nd 2032 14.3%
2021 21.94 1470th 1678 12.4%
2022 33.48 1439th 2099 31.4%
2023 20.80 1764th 2041 13.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.21 1779th 2338 23.9%
2019 13.60 2172nd 2357 7.8%
2021 21.14 1640th 1955 16.1%
2022 30.00 1759th 2401 26.7%
2023 23.50 1941st 2403 19.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.08 1664th 2340 28.9%
2019 33.40 1607th 2358 31.8%
2021 21.25 1645th 1961 16.1%
2022 28.31 1813th 2400 24.5%
2023 31.75 1665th 2400 30.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.03 377th 601 37.3%
2022 15.10 603rd 671 10.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.08 649th 948 31.5%
2019 31.79 608th 891 31.8%
2021 48.61 194th 427 54.6%
2022 33.43 635th 936 32.2%
2023 24.76 666th 857 22.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.85 767th 1392 44.9%
2019 29.20 968th 1315 26.4%
2021 35.28 545th 818 33.4%
2022 53.62 615th 1503 59.1%
2023 33.22 990th 1429 30.7%
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Rank History for White students at Walt Disney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.97 1180th 1408 16.2%
2019 14.13 1220th 1338 8.8%
2021 11.54 1145th 1224 6.5%
2022 18.46 1219th 1399 12.9%
2023 24.58 1061st 1337 20.6%
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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 Walt Disney School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 435 32 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1990 416 41 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1991 442 37 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 446 43 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1993 397 51 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1994 439 52 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1995 571 51 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1996 571 51 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1997 574 47 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1998 526 43 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 569 57 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2000 535 51 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2001 550 50 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 511 46 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2003 511 46 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2004 485 54 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 454 53 8 24 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 429 68 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 535
2007 425 64 5 33 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 413 72 9 36 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2009 389 75 9 30 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2010 388 73 7 30 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2011 350 65 17 30 0 0 13 0 475
2012 323 60 16 23 1 0 14 0 437
2013 291 48 16 35 1 0 20 0 411
2014 279 60 13 40 1 0 19 0 412
2015 321 55 47 57 0 0 27 0 507
2016 306 59 42 55 0 0 32 0 494
2017 296 73 43 78 0 1 28 0 519
2018 262 76 35 78 2 0 19 0 472
2019 251 73 33 78 4 0 26 0 465
2020 242 65 26 80 6 0 31 0 450
2021 207 63 26 75 6 0 36 0 413
2022 198 75 25 69 4 0 37 0 408
2023 197 77 25 63 2 0 47 0 411

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 Walt Disney School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 479 26.9 17.8 n/a
1990 472 27.4 17.2 n/a
1991 494 28.3 17.4 n/a
1992 500 28.3 17.6 n/a
1993 460 27.2 16.9 n/a
1994 504 25.2 20.0 4
1995 644 36.1 17.8 11.8
1996 644 36.1 17.8 11.8
1997 643 38.2 16.8 14.5
1998 589 36.2 16.3 17.5
1999 642 37.2 17.3 14.6
2000 602 36.2 16.6 22.4
2001 616 37.0 16.6 13
2002 576 38.3 15.0 18.8
2003 576 38.3 15.0 18.8
2004 564 n/a n/a n/a
2005 539 36.3 14.8 21.3
2006 535 37.0 14.5 19.1
2007 528 34.5 15.3 25.2
2008 531 34.0 15.6 25.6
2009 503 39.0 12.9 33.2
2010 498 37.0 13.4 34.5
2011 475 38.7 12.2 36.2
2012 437 37.0 11.8 38
2013 411 37.0 11.1 37
2014 412 38.0 10.8 36.7
2015 507 41.0 12.3 41.2
2016 494 43.0 11.4 47
2017 519 44.9 11.5 40.3
2018 472 44.0 10.7 52.3
2019 465 41.0 11.3 53.5
2020 450 29.0 15.5 51.3
2021 413 37.8 10.9 39.7
2022 408 29.0 14.0 41.9
2023 411 30.2 13.5 53.8

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 Walt Disney School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 479 26.9 17.8 n/a
1990 472 27.4 17.2 n/a
1991 494 28.3 17.4 n/a
1992 500 28.3 17.6 n/a
1993 460 27.2 16.9 n/a
1994 504 25.2 20.0 4
1995 644 36.1 17.8 11.8
1996 644 36.1 17.8 11.8
1997 643 38.2 16.8 14.5
1998 589 36.2 16.3 17.5
1999 642 37.2 17.3 14.6
2000 602 36.2 16.6 22.4
2001 616 37.0 16.6 13
2002 576 38.3 15.0 18.8
2003 576 38.3 15.0 18.8
2004 564 n/a n/a n/a
2005 539 36.3 14.8 21.3
2006 535 37.0 14.5 19.1
2007 528 34.5 15.3 25.2
2008 531 34.0 15.6 25.6
2009 503 39.0 12.9 33.2
2010 498 37.0 13.4 34.5
2011 475 38.7 12.2 36.2
2012 437 37.0 11.8 38
2013 411 37.0 11.1 37
2014 412 38.0 10.8 36.7
2015 507 41.0 12.3 41.2
2016 494 43.0 11.4 47
2017 519 44.9 11.5 40.3
2018 472 44.0 10.7 52.3
2019 465 41.0 11.3 53.5
2020 450 29.0 15.5 51.3
2021 413 37.8 10.9 39.7
2022 408 29.0 14.0 41.9
2023 411 30.2 13.5 53.8

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.

Immunization Rates

Walt Disney School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.8%0.0%0.2%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201599.0%0.2%0.4%99.4%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.4%99.2%99.2%
201699.6%0.0%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201799.0%0.0%0.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.6%
201899.3%0.0%0.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%99.8%
201998.9%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%
202085.8%0.0%85.8%85.8%85.8%85.8%85.8%85.8%85.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walt Disney School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,013 (13.8%) $12,544 (86.2%) $14,557
2020 $2,213 (17.3%) $10,612 (82.7%) $12,826
2021 $1,161 (7.6%) $14,034 (92.4%) $15,195
2022 $1,317 (7.7%) $15,714 (92.3%) $17,030
2023 $1,876 (12.4%) $13,298 (87.6%) $15,173

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walt Disney School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1962nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1860th of 2439 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walt Disney School)3218.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gates Chili Central School District)3723.6
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Walt Disney School)3444.9
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Gates Chili Central School District)3946.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walt Disney School)3329.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gates Chili Central School District)4533
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Walt Disney School)4426.4
 17.6%
   4th Grade Math (Gates Chili Central School District)5148.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walt Disney School)1428.1
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gates Chili Central School District)2531.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Walt Disney School)2052.3
 32.3%
   5th Grade Math (Gates Chili Central School District)4148.2
 7.2%
   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 Students465411
 11.6%
African American7377
 5.5%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian3325
 24.2%
Hispanic7863
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White251197
 21.5%
Two or More Races2647
 80.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.5%53.8%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Walt Disney School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gates Chili Middle School
High : Gates Chili High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Walt Disney School.

Students at Walt Disney School are 48% White, 19% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Walt Disney School ranks in the bottom 23.7% of New York elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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