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Center Street School

Summary:

Center Street School is an elementary school located in Horseheads, New York, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 280 students. It is part of the Horseheads Central School District, which is ranked 416 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Center Street School has consistently performed below the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates, it generally outperforms nearby schools in the Elmira City School District, which is ranked 822 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating. For example, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 44.44% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district's 39.36% and the state's 42.6%. However, the school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, white students, and special education students, who rank in the bottom 20-30% of their respective statewide subgroups.

Despite the district's investment in resources, with a relatively high per-student spending of $14,961 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, the school's academic performance lags behind other elementary schools within the Horseheads Central School District, such as Big Flats School, Gardner Road Elementary School, and Ridge Road School. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Center Street School, with 55% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's relatively lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 812 Center St
       Horseheads, NY  14845-2399

(607) 739-5601

District: Horseheads Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1246th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,961 Help


Students who attend Center Street School usually attend:

Middle:    Horseheads Intermediate School
    Horseheads Middle School
High:    Horseheads Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  314

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.9%
Two or more races:
8.6%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Compare Details Center Street School ranks worse than 51% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Horseheads Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Center Street School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Horseheads Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.9%), two or more races (8.6%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Horseheads Central School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Street School is 12.5, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Horseheads Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Street School is $14,961, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Horseheads Central School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Center Street School:

SchoolDigger ranks Center Street School 1246th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Center Street School in the ranking list.)

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Horseheads Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Horseheads Central School District 416th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Center Street School

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Rank History for all students at Center Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.08 1199th 2206 45.6%
2007 61.36 1042nd 2219 53.0%
2008 51.67 1322nd 2227 40.6%
2009 60.22 1091st 2257 51.7%
2010 67.73 767th 2263 66.1%
2011 41.20 1494th 2286 34.6%
2012 52.36 1260th 2320 45.7%
2013 61.18 826th 2325 64.5%
2014 62.53 830th 2345 64.6%
2015 59.07 922nd 2352 60.8%
2016 66.92 725th 2366 69.4%
2017 55.29 1042nd 2386 56.3%
2018 63.35 854th 2395 64.3%
2019 46.42 1252nd 2413 48.1%
2021 13.16 1991st 2201 9.5%
2022 37.90 1516th 2434 37.7%
2023 42.86 1368th 2439 43.9%
2024 46.42 1246th 2445 49.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Center Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.05 1199th 1941 38.2%
2019 26.93 1488th 1859 20.0%
2021 33.56 709th 1044 32.1%
2022 28.70 1604th 2031 21.0%
2023 23.58 1717th 2016 14.8%
2024 30.36 1526th 2110 27.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Center Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.15 675th 2045 67.0%
2019 35.47 1326th 2032 34.7%
2021 13.68 1586th 1678 5.5%
2022 44.02 1097th 2099 47.7%
2023 35.91 1284th 2041 37.1%
2024 39.18 1221st 2078 41.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Center Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.02 944th 2338 59.6%
2019 38.60 1446th 2357 38.7%
2021 8.83 1865th 1955 4.6%
2022 33.47 1671st 2401 30.4%
2023 41.84 1380th 2403 42.6%
2024 27.45 1828th 2413 24.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Center Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.04 772nd 2340 67.0%
2019 55.92 980th 2358 58.4%
2021 17.44 1721st 1961 12.2%
2022 43.40 1350th 2400 43.8%
2023 44.35 1300th 2400 45.8%
2024 61.02 855th 2411 64.5%
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Rank History for White students at Center Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.08 958th 1338 28.4%
2021 5.35 1201st 1224 1.9%
2022 24.39 1139th 1399 18.6%
2023 29.30 1000th 1337 25.2%
2024 27.84 1070th 1392 23.1%
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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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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, June 20, 2011

Open Quote Center Street is full of caring professionals. I have only come across one employee, in my 3 years of having kids in this school, who I did not care for. The principal is loving, fair, and always the professional in dealing with students and parents. The PTO is great, and it is more an extended family, than a school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Center Street School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 531 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1990 518 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1991 505 7 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1992 507 8 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1993 491 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1994 475 4 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1995 497 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1996 497 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1997 476 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1998 458 7 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1999 435 9 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 442 11 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 443 12 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2002 394 16 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 394 16 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 340 11 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2005 340 6 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 321 16 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2007 318 6 5 5 0 n/a n/a 2 336
2008 323 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 8 340
2009 336 7 7 1 0 n/a n/a 8 359
2010 329 13 5 5 0 n/a n/a 15 367
2011 310 10 6 2 0 0 13 0 341
2012 292 11 6 13 1 0 13 0 336
2013 289 8 3 13 1 0 13 0 327
2014 284 9 4 10 1 0 17 0 325
2015 294 5 3 10 0 0 20 0 332
2016 303 5 3 9 0 0 19 0 339
2017 315 7 3 11 0 0 19 0 355
2018 321 5 5 6 0 0 27 0 364
2019 314 8 7 12 0 0 30 0 371
2020 317 8 5 13 0 0 23 0 366
2021 268 6 6 10 0 0 20 0 310
2022 257 7 7 15 0 0 21 0 307
2023 236 5 6 15 0 0 18 0 280
2024 251 8 8 20 0 0 27 0 314

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 Center Street School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 536 36.9 14.5 n/a
1990 526 32.9 15.9 n/a
1991 519 31.9 16.2 n/a
1992 521 31.9 16.3 n/a
1993 500 25.1 19.9 n/a
1994 489 25.1 19.5 23.9
1995 507 23.0 22.0 18.7
1996 507 23.0 22.0 18.7
1997 484 23.3 20.8 22.3
1998 472 24.3 19.4 19.9
1999 455 25.1 18.1 23.1
2000 467 28.1 16.6 35.3
2001 458 31.6 14.5 36.9
2002 420 25.1 16.7 34.8
2003 420 25.1 16.7 34.8
2004 366 n/a n/a n/a
2005 357 25.5 14.0 44.5
2006 347 23.0 15.1 52.4
2007 336 24.0 14.0 56.3
2008 340 24.0 14.2 65.1
2009 359 26.0 13.8 37.3
2010 367 24.0 15.2 47.2
2011 341 25.5 13.3 49.3
2012 336 22.0 15.2 53
2013 327 20.0 16.3 49.8
2014 325 22.0 14.7 44.6
2015 332 20.0 16.6 55.4
2016 339 21.0 16.1 47.5
2017 355 23.0 15.4 45.4
2018 364 25.0 14.5 50.3
2019 371 26.0 14.2 50.1
2020 366 26.0 14.0 50.5
2021 310 25.6 12.1 50
2022 307 23.4 13.0 50.2
2023 280 25.4 11.0 55
2024 314 25.0 12.5 49

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 Center Street School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 536 36.9 14.5 n/a
1990 526 32.9 15.9 n/a
1991 519 31.9 16.2 n/a
1992 521 31.9 16.3 n/a
1993 500 25.1 19.9 n/a
1994 489 25.1 19.5 23.9
1995 507 23.0 22.0 18.7
1996 507 23.0 22.0 18.7
1997 484 23.3 20.8 22.3
1998 472 24.3 19.4 19.9
1999 455 25.1 18.1 23.1
2000 467 28.1 16.6 35.3
2001 458 31.6 14.5 36.9
2002 420 25.1 16.7 34.8
2003 420 25.1 16.7 34.8
2004 366 n/a n/a n/a
2005 357 25.5 14.0 44.5
2006 347 23.0 15.1 52.4
2007 336 24.0 14.0 56.3
2008 340 24.0 14.2 65.1
2009 359 26.0 13.8 37.3
2010 367 24.0 15.2 47.2
2011 341 25.5 13.3 49.3
2012 336 22.0 15.2 53
2013 327 20.0 16.3 49.8
2014 325 22.0 14.7 44.6
2015 332 20.0 16.6 55.4
2016 339 21.0 16.1 47.5
2017 355 23.0 15.4 45.4
2018 364 25.0 14.5 50.3
2019 371 26.0 14.2 50.1
2020 366 26.0 14.0 50.5
2021 310 25.6 12.1 50
2022 307 23.4 13.0 50.2
2023 280 25.4 11.0 55
2024 314 25.0 12.5 49

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.4%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201497.5%0.3%0.0%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%
201599.1%0.6%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201698.4%0.6%0.3%98.7%98.7%98.4%98.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201796.3%0.6%0.0%98.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.1%99.1%98.1%
201899.4%0.6%0.0%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.4%99.4%
201998.2%0.0%0.0%98.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.8%99.1%98.5%
202099.4%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Center Street School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $597 (5.4%) $10,379 (94.6%) $10,976
2020 $722 (6.0%) $11,410 (94.0%) $12,132
2021 $1,438 (11.3%) $11,257 (88.7%) $12,695
2022 $1,897 (12.5%) $13,263 (87.5%) $15,160
2023 $1,502 (10.0%) $13,459 (90.0%) $14,961

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Center Street School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1252nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1368th of 2439 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Center Street School)5034.5
 15.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horseheads Central School District)5436.9
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Center Street School)4644.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Horseheads Central School District)6456.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Center Street School)4951.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Horseheads Central School District)5450
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Center Street School)5451.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Horseheads Central School District)6454.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students371280
 24.5%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White314236
 24.8%
Two or More Races3018
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.1%55%
 4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Center Street School

Students who attend Center Street School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horseheads Intermediate School
Middle : Horseheads Middle School
High : Horseheads Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 314 students attended Center Street School.

Students at Center Street School are 80% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

Center Street School ranks 1246th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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