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Groton Elementary School

Summary:

Groton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 380 students in grades PK-5 in Groton, New York, which is part of the Dryden Central School District. The school has shown mixed performance, with some areas of strength but also significant challenges, particularly in serving its special education and multi-racial student populations.

Groton Elementary School's test scores have been inconsistent, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency (39.13%) lower than the state average (44.89%), but 4th grade ELA proficiency (60.78%) significantly higher. In math, the school's 4th grade proficiency (85.71%) was much higher than the state average (53.85%). However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1004 out of 2439 elementary schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) to as low as 1911 out of 2366 in 2015-2016 (1-star rating). Groton Elementary School lags behind the highly-ranked Northeast School in the Ithaca City School District, which has significantly higher test scores and a 5-star rating, but outperforms some lower-ranked schools like Fe Smith Intermediate in the Cortland City School District.

Groton Elementary School's high proportion of students (43.16%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, may contribute to the school's challenges. Additionally, the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 13.5 in 2022-2023, compared to 10.0 at the higher-performing Northeast School, may be a factor in its performance. The school's per-student spending has also fluctuated, ranging from $7,434 in 2021-2022 to $13,118 in 2020-2021, which may contribute to its inconsistent results.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 516 Elm St
       Groton, NY  13073-1297

(607) 898-5853

District: Groton Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1004th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,095 Help


Students who attend Groton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Groton Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Groton Elementary School ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Groton Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Groton Elementary School is $11,095.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Groton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton Elementary School 1004th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Groton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Groton Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton Central School District 457th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Groton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Groton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.96 1352nd 2206 38.7%
2007 42.65 1505th 2219 32.2%
2008 32.70 1709th 2227 23.3%
2009 26.16 1885th 2257 16.5%
2010 27.83 1784th 2263 21.2%
2011 23.02 1874th 2286 18.0%
2012 25.69 1845th 2320 20.5%
2013 29.50 1728th 2325 25.7%
2014 24.04 1883rd 2345 19.7%
2015 29.24 1728th 2352 26.5%
2016 23.21 1911th 2366 19.2%
2017 26.91 1828th 2386 23.4%
2018 27.89 1817th 2395 24.1%
2019 32.78 1640th 2413 32.0%
2021 48.41 1112th 2201 49.5%
2022 60.72 905th 2434 62.8%
2023 56.55 1004th 2439 58.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Groton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.07 289th 289 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Groton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.01 1536th 1941 20.9%
2021 25.52 862nd 1044 17.4%
2022 25.17 1742nd 2031 14.2%
2023 16.05 1975th 2016 2.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Groton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.23 1667th 2045 18.5%
2019 37.22 1277th 2032 37.2%
2021 44.07 917th 1678 45.4%
2022 45.95 1032nd 2099 50.8%
2023 50.50 888th 2041 56.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Groton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.41 1967th 2338 15.9%
2019 31.81 1667th 2357 29.3%
2021 61.55 706th 1955 63.9%
2022 75.02 508th 2401 78.8%
2023 70.90 624th 2403 74.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Groton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.51 1516th 2340 35.2%
2019 35.84 1531st 2358 35.1%
2021 35.21 1336th 1961 31.9%
2022 45.42 1291st 2400 46.2%
2023 41.63 1377th 2400 42.6%
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Rank History for White students at Groton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.59 699th 1399 50.0%
2023 37.62 872nd 1337 34.8%
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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 Groton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 659 5 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 673
1990 708 4 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1991 723 7 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 741
1992 728 7 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1993 742 6 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 762
1994 715 8 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1995 667 11 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1996 667 11 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1997 650 14 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 687
1998 543 11 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1999 549 9 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2000 560 8 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2001 565 8 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2002 541 9 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2003 541 9 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2004 534 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2005 510 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 485 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2007 467 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 457 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 457 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2010 450 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2011 425 8 1 4 2 0 14 0 454
2012 408 5 0 7 1 1 5 0 427
2013 394 9 0 7 1 0 8 0 419
2014 356 7 1 7 0 0 11 0 382
2015 362 9 1 2 1 0 8 0 383
2016 353 7 3 10 1 0 10 0 384
2017 370 9 2 9 1 1 16 0 408
2018 377 9 2 12 1 1 14 0 416
2019 390 6 3 15 1 1 17 0 433
2020 381 7 3 18 1 1 22 0 433
2021 329 4 7 22 1 1 24 0 388
2022 330 4 6 27 1 0 22 0 390
2023 317 4 6 27 1 0 25 0 380

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 Groton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 673 44.8 15.0 n/a
1990 721 44.7 16.1 n/a
1991 741 48.8 15.1 n/a
1992 744 48.0 15.5 n/a
1993 762 45.1 16.9 n/a
1994 736 44.2 16.7 27.3
1995 699 47.0 14.9 24.3
1996 699 47.0 14.9 24.3
1997 687 45.2 15.2 24.5
1998 571 39.1 14.6 30.3
1999 570 39.1 14.6 26.8
2000 582 40.9 14.2 39.5
2001 589 44.0 13.4 34.5
2002 556 44.7 12.4 33.3
2003 556 44.7 12.4 33.3
2004 541 n/a n/a n/a
2005 514 46.3 11.1 41.4
2006 494 43.0 11.5 40.1
2007 474 42.8 11.1 42.8
2008 461 41.8 11.0 44.7
2009 462 42.8 10.8 45.2
2010 461 33.7 13.6 52.3
2011 454 42.1 10.7 46.5
2012 427 34.0 12.5 40.7
2013 419 33.1 12.6 43.9
2014 382 32.1 11.8 41.6
2015 383 32.0 11.9 48.3
2016 384 32.0 12.0 50.3
2017 408 34.4 11.8 48
2018 416 35.8 11.6 46.6
2019 433 34.5 12.5 38.8
2020 433 29.0 14.9 37.9
2021 388 30.0 12.9 45.9
2022 390 27.0 14.4 39.2
2023 380 28.0 13.5 43.2

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 Groton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 673 44.8 15.0 n/a
1990 721 44.7 16.1 n/a
1991 741 48.8 15.1 n/a
1992 744 48.0 15.5 n/a
1993 762 45.1 16.9 n/a
1994 736 44.2 16.7 27.3
1995 699 47.0 14.9 24.3
1996 699 47.0 14.9 24.3
1997 687 45.2 15.2 24.5
1998 571 39.1 14.6 30.3
1999 570 39.1 14.6 26.8
2000 582 40.9 14.2 39.5
2001 589 44.0 13.4 34.5
2002 556 44.7 12.4 33.3
2003 556 44.7 12.4 33.3
2004 541 n/a n/a n/a
2005 514 46.3 11.1 41.4
2006 494 43.0 11.5 40.1
2007 474 42.8 11.1 42.8
2008 461 41.8 11.0 44.7
2009 462 42.8 10.8 45.2
2010 461 33.7 13.6 52.3
2011 454 42.1 10.7 46.5
2012 427 34.0 12.5 40.7
2013 419 33.1 12.6 43.9
2014 382 32.1 11.8 41.6
2015 383 32.0 11.9 48.3
2016 384 32.0 12.0 50.3
2017 408 34.4 11.8 48
2018 416 35.8 11.6 46.6
2019 433 34.5 12.5 38.8
2020 433 29.0 14.9 37.9
2021 388 30.0 12.9 45.9
2022 390 27.0 14.4 39.2
2023 380 28.0 13.5 43.2

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

Groton Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.2%0.5%0.5%98.4%98.2%98.7%98.7%98.4%98.4%98.7%
201498.1%0.6%0.8%98.4%98.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201597.5%0.6%0.9%98.3%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.7%
201699.1%0.0%0.6%99.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201798.9%0.3%0.3%100.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%100.0%99.4%99.7%
201899.4%0.0%0.6%100.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%100.0%100.0%99.4%
201999.5%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Groton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,834 (18.5%) $8,063 (81.5%) $9,897
2020 $967 (8.8%) $10,058 (91.2%) $11,025
2021 $1,236 (9.4%) $11,882 (90.6%) $13,118
2022 $00 (0.0%) $7,434 (100.0%) $7,434
2023 $1,977 (17.8%) $9,118 (82.2%) $11,095

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Groton 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 1640th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1004th of 2439 Elementary schools
 26.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Groton Elementary School)3239.1
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Groton Central School District)3139.1
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Groton Elementary School)3645.7
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Groton Central School District)3645.7
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Groton Elementary School)2760.8
 33.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Groton Central School District)2760.8
 33.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Groton Elementary School)4885.7
 37.7%
   4th Grade Math (Groton Central School District)4785.7
 38.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Groton Elementary School)2840.6
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Groton Central School District)2839.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Groton Elementary School)5352.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade Math (Groton Central School District)5250.8
 1.3%
   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 Students433380
 12.2%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic1527
 80%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White390317
 18.7%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%43.2%
 4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Groton Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Groton Elementary School.

Students at Groton Elementary School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Groton Elementary School ranks 1004th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Groton Junior/Senior High School


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