Germantown Elementary School

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Germantown Elementary School ranks 1085 th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Germantown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 276 students in grades PK-6 in Germantown, New York, which is part of the Germantown Central School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, has a relatively high per-student spending of $21,741, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, making it a standout among nearby schools.

Germantown Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with its 3rd grade students scoring 60.87% proficient in ELA and 70% proficient in Math, compared to the state averages of 44.89% and 53.68%, respectively. This consistent high achievement suggests the school is effectively supporting student learning. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.58%) compared to several nearby schools, such as Cairo-Durham Elementary School and Morse School.

While Germantown Elementary School's student population is predominantly White, which is not reflective of the racial diversity seen in some nearby schools like E R Crosby Elementary School and Edward J Arthur Elementary School, the school may want to consider ways to further enhance the inclusivity and equity of its learning environment. Overall, Germantown Elementary School appears to be a well-performing school that is effectively supporting student learning and achievement, with key factors that differentiate it from the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526-5326

(518) 537-6281

District: Germantown Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1085^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,741

Students who attend Germantown Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Germantown Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 276

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Germantown Elementary School ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Germantown Elementary School is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Germantown Elementary School employs 28.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Germantown Elementary School is $21,741.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Germantown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Germantown Elementary School 1085^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Germantown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Germantown Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Germantown Central School District 334^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Germantown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Germantown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2014	57.33	971^st	2345	58.6%
2015	49.08	1183^rd	2352	49.7%
2016	54.05	1065^th	2366	55.0%
2017	44.97	1323^rd	2386	44.6%
2018	52.49	1133^rd	2395	52.7%
2019	53.58	1079^th	2413	55.3%
2021	52.96	999^th	2201	54.6%
2022	47.38	1240^th	2434	49.1%
2023	52.91	1085^th	2439	55.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Germantown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	25.77	1666^th	1941	14.2%
2021	38.33	611^th	1044	41.5%
2022	42.01	1032^nd	2031	49.2%
2023	41.46	1029^th	2016	49.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Germantown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	42.67	1133^rd	2045	44.6%
2019	33.59	1369^th	2032	32.6%
2021	49.79	790^th	1678	52.9%
2022	27.40	1637^th	2099	22.0%
2023	39.17	1199^th	2041	41.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Germantown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	62.64	862^nd	2338	63.1%
2019	62.21	838^th	2357	64.4%
2021	51.83	926^th	1955	52.6%
2022	50.82	1155^th	2401	51.9%
2023	54.53	1039^th	2403	56.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Germantown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	44.83	1315^th	2340	43.8%
2019	44.53	1283^rd	2358	45.6%
2021	49.96	963^rd	1961	50.9%
2022	40.77	1439^th	2400	40.0%
2023	49.93	1154^th	2400	51.9%

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Rank History for White students at Germantown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.63	1254^th	1408	10.9%

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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 Germantown Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	295	3	4	26	0	8	336
2014	276	3	3	29	0	9	320
2015	292	3	4	28	0	9	336
2016	285	1	4	35	0	8	333
2017	279	1	3	25	1	11	320
2018	262	1	2	29	1	13	308
2019	230	0	3	20	0	11	264
2020	224	1	2	22	0	15	264
2021	234	2	2	18	0	18	274
2022	237	2	4	18	0	15	276
2023	238	2	4	17	0	15	276

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 Germantown Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	336	31.0	10.8	37.2
2014	320	29.0	11.0	33.8
2015	336	28.0	12.0	36.3
2016	333	27.0	12.3	36.3
2017	320	27.3	11.6	40.3
2018	308	29.0	10.6	42.9
2019	264	27.0	9.7	40.5
2020	264	29.0	9.1	44.7
2021	274	23.5	11.6	38.7
2022	276	24.8	11.0	30.8
2023	276	28.3	9.7	40.6

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 Germantown Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	336	31.0	10.8	37.2
2014	320	29.0	11.0	33.8
2015	336	28.0	12.0	36.3
2016	333	27.0	12.3	36.3
2017	320	27.3	11.6	40.3
2018	308	29.0	10.6	42.9
2019	264	27.0	9.7	40.5
2020	264	29.0	9.1	44.7
2021	274	23.5	11.6	38.7
2022	276	24.8	11.0	30.8
2023	276	28.3	9.7	40.6

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

Germantown Elementary School

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella
2013	97.7%	1.4%	0.4%	97.8%	97.7%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	98.0%	98.2%
2015	97.1%	1.0%	0.7%	98.4%	98.1%	98.1%	98.1%	97.7%	97.4%	98.1%
2016	98.3%	0.3%	0.3%	99.0%	99.0%	99.0%	99.3%	98.7%	99.0%	99.0%
2017	98.9%	0.7%	0.4%	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	98.9%	99.3%	99.3%
2018	97.8%	1.9%	0.4%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	97.8%	98.2%	98.2%
2019	98.3%	0.0%	0.0%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	98.7%
2020	99.1%		0.0%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.1%	99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Germantown Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,556 (9.5%)	$14,836 (90.5%)	$16,392
2020	$313 (2.4%)	$12,507 (97.6%)	$12,821
2021	$2,129 (15.5%)	$11,589 (84.5%)	$13,718
2023	$596 (2.7%)	$21,146 (97.3%)	$21,741

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Germantown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1079^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 1085^th of 2439 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Germantown Elementary School)	61	60.9	0.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Germantown Central School District)	61	60.9	0.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Germantown Elementary School)	56	70	14%
3rd Grade Math (Germantown Central School District)	56	70	14%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Germantown Elementary School)	47	46.2	0.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Germantown Central School District)	47	46.2	0.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Germantown Elementary School)	58	50	8%
4th Grade Math (Germantown Central School District)	58	50	8%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Germantown Elementary School)	39	23.1	15.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Germantown Central School District)	39	25.9	13.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Germantown Elementary School)	54	51.9	2.2%
5th Grade Math (Germantown Central School District)	54	53.6	0.4%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Germantown Elementary School)	44	36.4	7.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Germantown Central School District)	44	36.4	7.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	47	45.8	1.2%
6th Grade Math (Germantown Elementary School)	36	80	44%
6th Grade Math (Germantown Central School District)	36	80	44%
6th Grade Math (New York)	47	48.1	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	264	276	4.5%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	20	17	15%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	230	238	3.5%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.5%	40.6%	0%

Schools Near Germantown Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)				NY State Assessments Math (2023)				% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Germantown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	123 Main St	Germantown	12526	Columbia County	Germantown Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 537-6281	276	28	9.7	40.6%	238 (86.2%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.2%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.4%)	52.9	1085^th of 2439 public elementary schools	55.5%		47.4	1240^th of 2434 public elementary schools	49.1%	155	60.9	46.2	23.1	36.4	70.0	50.0	51.9	80.0	99.1	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.1	99.6	$21,741	$596	$21,146
Cahill School	Public	K-6	134 Main St	Saugerties	12477	Ulster County	Saugerties Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 247-6800	398	38	10.5	54.8%	242 (60.8%)	1 (0.3%)	105 (26.4%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.3%)	45.1	1307^th of 2439 public elementary schools	46.4%		48.5	1217^th of 2434 public elementary schools	50.0%	90	43.5	37.3	42.1	25.5	61.5	43.5	64.5	50.0	96.6	99.2	99.6	99.6	99.6	98.9	98.5	98.5	$20,162	$2,809	$17,353
Catskill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	770 Embought Rd	Catskill	12414	Greene County	Catskill Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 943-0574	574	58	9.8	41.3%	372 (64.8%)	32 (5.6%)	89 (15.5%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	72 (12.5%)	35	1586^th of 2439 public elementary schools	35.0%		37.8	1523^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	37.4%	63	23.4	44.1	34.2		29.4	64.4	43.2		98.0	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.7	99.5	99.2	$18,815	$2,900	$15,915
Morse School	Public	K-6	70 Harry Wells Rd	Saugerties	12477	Ulster County	Saugerties Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 247-6960	301	26	11.7	49.2%	244 (81.1%)	3 (1.0%)	39 (13.0%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	40	1442^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	40.9%		41.7	1407^th of 2434 public elementary schools	42.2%	35	60.0	32.4	35.7	31.0	67.6	35.5	48.2	19.5	97.5	98.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.4	98.1	99.1	$21,644	$1,913	$19,730
Riccardi Elementary School	Public	K-6	70 Plenty St	Glasco	12432	Ulster County	Saugerties Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 247-6870	428	33	12.9	33.2%	330 (77.1%)	15 (3.5%)	41 (9.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.4%)	48.1	1213^th of 2439 public elementary schools	50.3%		60.1	922^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	62.1%	291	41.2	36.5	30.4	53.3	48.5	42.6	57.4	68.5	96.8	98.5	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.5	98.3	97.7	$16,738	$1,619	$15,119
Mill Road-Primary Grades	Public	PK, KG-2	9 Mill Rd	Red Hook	12571	Dutchess County	Red Hook Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 758-2241	309	37	8.4	23.0%	248 (80.3%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (13.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)								(n/a)									98.5	99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.1	98.8	98.8	$21,531	$1,674	$19,857
Mill Road-Intermediate Grades	Public	3-5	9 Mill Rd	Red Hook	12571	Dutchess County	Red Hook Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 758-2241	325	35	9.1	30.2%	244 (75.1%)	4 (1.2%)	62 (19.1%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	67.6	733^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	69.9%		58.8	952^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	60.9%	219	56.2	56.2	66.2		57.3	61.8	55.4		97.5	98.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.5	98.2	98.2	$26,701	$1,572	$25,130
Edward J Arthur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	51 3rd St	Athens	12015	Greene County	Coxsackie-Athens Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 731-1750	184	16	11.2	39.7%	152 (82.6%)	2 (1.1%)	18 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.5%)	25.4	1888^th of 2439 public elementary schools	22.6%		54.5	1059^th of 2434 public elementary schools	56.5%	829	19.4	27.3			32.3	56.3			100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$17,339	$3,292	$14,048
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	102 Harry Howard Ave	Hudson	12534	Columbia County	Hudson City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 828-4350	723	67	10.8	65.0%	302 (41.8%)	123 (17.0%)	132 (18.3%)	62 (8.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (14.2%)	16.1	2145^th of 2439 public elementary schools	12.1%		14.4	2209^th of 2434 public elementary schools	9.2%	64	29.0	29.4	23.3		27.1	20.2	30.1		99.1	99.5	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.4	99.6	99.5	$21,132	$1,971	$19,161
E R Crosby Elementary School	Public	K-4	767 Neighborhood Rd	Lake Katrine	12449	Ulster County	Kingston City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 943-3912	303	29	10.2	60.7%	191 (63.0%)	23 (7.6%)	42 (13.9%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.2%)	54.1	1057^th of 2439 public elementary schools	56.7%		50.3	1174^th of 2434 public elementary schools	51.8%	117	30.8	58.6			50.0	67.2			98.4	98.7	99.4	99.4	99.4	98.7	98.7	99.4	$22,191	$4,993	$17,198

Frequently Asked Questions about Germantown Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Germantown Elementary School?

Students at Germantown Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Germantown Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Germantown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Germantown Junior-Senior High School

Is Germantown Elementary School a good school?

Germantown Elementary School ranks 1085^th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Germantown Elementary School in?

Germantown Central School District

How many students attend Germantown Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Germantown Elementary School.

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