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Fall Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Fall Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Ithaca City School District in New York, with 232 students enrolled.

While the school has generally lower proficiency rates in state assessments compared to the district and state averages, there are some notable areas of concern. Fall Creek Elementary has particularly low performance for certain student subgroups, such as female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 493 out of 2,413 New York elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,441 out of 2,445 in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Ithaca City School District, such as Northeast School and Cayuga Heights Elementary School, Fall Creek Elementary generally underperforms. The school's higher spending per student and proximity to higher-performing schools in the same district suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 202 King St
       Ithaca, NY  14850-3735

(607) 274-2214

District: Ithaca City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1441st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,623 Help


Students who attend Fall Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Boynton Middle School
    Dewitt Middle School
High:    Ithaca Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.8%
Two or more races:
14.2%
Hispanic:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fall Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 58.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Ithaca City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Fall Creek Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), two or more races (14.2%), Hispanic (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fall Creek Elementary School is 10.4, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Ithaca City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fall Creek Elementary School is $16,623. 4 elementary schools in the Ithaca City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fall Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fall Creek Elementary School 1441st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Fall Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ithaca City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ithaca City School District 387th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fall Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fall Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.38 725th 2206 67.1%
2007 76.40 471st 2219 78.8%
2008 59.60 1099th 2227 50.7%
2009 69.16 750th 2257 66.8%
2010 70.57 674th 2263 70.2%
2011 78.09 440th 2286 80.8%
2012 75.29 546th 2320 76.5%
2013 82.31 330th 2325 85.8%
2014 75.45 507th 2345 78.4%
2015 68.63 680th 2352 71.1%
2016 62.17 851st 2366 64.0%
2017 53.95 1072nd 2386 55.1%
2018 62.26 886th 2395 63.0%
2019 76.95 493rd 2413 79.6%
2021 54.55 970th 2201 55.9%
2022 37.12 1552nd 2434 36.2%
2023 42.66 1370th 2439 43.8%
2024 40.18 1441st 2445 41.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fall Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.40 204th 279 26.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fall Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 1195th 1941 38.4%
2022 39.56 1135th 2031 44.1%
2023 50.08 784th 2016 61.1%
2024 65.74 467th 2110 77.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fall Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.34 853rd 2045 58.3%
2019 51.70 835th 2032 58.9%
2021 43.64 934th 1678 44.3%
2022 22.49 1803rd 2099 14.1%
2023 26.83 1586th 2041 22.3%
2024 28.78 1542nd 2078 25.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Fall Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.80 984th 2338 57.9%
2019 76.49 471st 2357 80.0%
2021 51.14 943rd 1955 51.8%
2022 40.99 1434th 2401 40.3%
2023 44.85 1295th 2403 46.1%
2024 27.29 1837th 2413 23.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Fall Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.09 804th 2340 65.6%
2019 71.68 588th 2358 75.1%
2021 52.79 894th 1961 54.4%
2022 36.89 1537th 2400 36.0%
2023 42.78 1341st 2400 44.1%
2024 53.27 1060th 2411 56.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fall Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.25 650th 1408 53.8%
2019 77.09 286th 1338 78.6%
2021 42.87 749th 1224 38.8%
2022 32.73 997th 1399 28.7%
2023 41.41 828th 1337 38.1%
2024 46.27 760th 1392 45.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Fall Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 228 36 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1990 236 35 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1991 232 24 3 0 0 n/a n/a 30 289
1992 241 25 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 271
1993 245 27 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 283
1994 232 35 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 237 34 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 237 34 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 220 36 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1998 227 26 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 263
1999 214 39 3 13 4 n/a n/a 0 273
2000 216 34 6 10 6 n/a n/a 1 273
2001 187 42 7 12 4 n/a n/a 0 252
2002 182 36 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2003 182 36 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2004 148 35 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2005 156 30 16 11 2 n/a n/a 0 215
2006 157 33 14 11 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2007 167 31 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 174 35 14 10 3 n/a n/a 0 236
2009 181 19 11 8 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2010 191 17 8 10 2 n/a n/a 2 230
2011 198 16 6 1 2 0 2 0 225
2012 181 18 5 16 2 0 11 0 233
2013 198 15 2 16 1 0 18 0 250
2014 195 15 4 11 0 0 24 0 249
2015 177 12 7 13 0 0 23 0 232
2016 172 11 7 18 0 0 26 0 234
2017 174 12 5 17 0 1 30 0 239
2018 174 3 4 16 0 1 30 0 228
2019 168 4 8 20 0 1 24 0 225
2020 151 5 9 23 0 0 30 0 218
2021 146 6 6 24 1 0 37 0 220
2022 137 7 8 22 1 0 41 0 216
2023 158 9 12 20 1 0 32 0 232
2024 137 11 9 29 1 0 31 0 218

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 Fall Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 267 19.7 13.5 n/a
1990 274 21.5 12.7 n/a
1991 289 21.0 13.7 n/a
1992 271 21.0 12.9 n/a
1993 283 19.8 14.3 n/a
1994 278 18.3 15.2 19.8
1995 279 17.9 15.6 28
1996 279 17.9 15.6 28
1997 260 19.9 13.1 33.8
1998 263 18.7 14.1 31.2
1999 273 20.4 13.4 38.5
2000 273 22.9 11.9 39.7
2001 252 20.7 12.2 34.9
2002 236 19.9 11.9 31.8
2003 236 19.9 11.9 31.8
2004 203 n/a n/a n/a
2005 215 22.9 9.4 30.7
2006 216 18.0 12.0 37.5
2007 215 16.7 12.9 39.1
2008 236 15.3 15.4 33.5
2009 220 17.2 12.8 27.3
2010 230 17.7 12.9 35.5
2011 225 20.3 11.0 32
2012 233 17.7 13.1 39.5
2013 250 19.9 12.5 30
2014 249 20.4 12.1 27.3
2015 232 19.0 12.2 37.1
2016 234 17.0 13.7 44
2017 239 18.0 13.2 42.3
2018 228 17.0 13.4 39.9
2019 225 16.5 13.6 32.4
2020 218 25.0 8.7 34.9
2021 220 22.3 9.8 37.7
2022 216 20.9 10.3 38.9
2023 232 22.3 10.3 39.7
2024 218 20.9 10.4 36.7

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 Fall Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 267 19.7 13.5 n/a
1990 274 21.5 12.7 n/a
1991 289 21.0 13.7 n/a
1992 271 21.0 12.9 n/a
1993 283 19.8 14.3 n/a
1994 278 18.3 15.2 19.8
1995 279 17.9 15.6 28
1996 279 17.9 15.6 28
1997 260 19.9 13.1 33.8
1998 263 18.7 14.1 31.2
1999 273 20.4 13.4 38.5
2000 273 22.9 11.9 39.7
2001 252 20.7 12.2 34.9
2002 236 19.9 11.9 31.8
2003 236 19.9 11.9 31.8
2004 203 n/a n/a n/a
2005 215 22.9 9.4 30.7
2006 216 18.0 12.0 37.5
2007 215 16.7 12.9 39.1
2008 236 15.3 15.4 33.5
2009 220 17.2 12.8 27.3
2010 230 17.7 12.9 35.5
2011 225 20.3 11.0 32
2012 233 17.7 13.1 39.5
2013 250 19.9 12.5 30
2014 249 20.4 12.1 27.3
2015 232 19.0 12.2 37.1
2016 234 17.0 13.7 44
2017 239 18.0 13.2 42.3
2018 228 17.0 13.4 39.9
2019 225 16.5 13.6 32.4
2020 218 25.0 8.7 34.9
2021 220 22.3 9.8 37.7
2022 216 20.9 10.3 38.9
2023 232 22.3 10.3 39.7
2024 218 20.9 10.4 36.7

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

Fall Creek Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201388.5%9.8%0.4%89.7%89.3%89.3%89.3%89.7%88.9%89.3%
201484.0%13.9%0.9%84.4%84.4%85.3%85.3%84.4%84.8%84.8%
201584.1%12.2%0.9%85.5%85.5%85.5%85.5%85.5%84.1%85.5%
201685.1%11.2%0.9%86.0%86.5%86.5%86.5%86.5%85.6%85.6%
201791.9%8.1%0.0%91.9%91.9%91.9%91.9%91.9%91.9%91.9%
201893.0%6.6%0.0%93.0%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%
201995.2%0.1%0.0%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%
202098.5%0.0%98.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%99.0%100.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $881 (6.3%) $13,146 (93.7%) $14,027
2020 $832 (5.3%) $14,896 (94.7%) $15,728
2021 $467 (2.7%) $16,771 (97.3%) $17,239
2022 $421 (2.2%) $18,475 (97.8%) $18,897
2023 $890 (5.4%) $15,734 (94.7%) $16,623

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fall Creek 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 493rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1370th of 2439 Elementary schools
 35.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fall Creek Elementary School)6434.4
 29.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca City School District)5546.2
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Fall Creek Elementary School)5942.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Ithaca City School District)6452.8
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fall Creek Elementary School)6343.8
 19.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca City School District)4848.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Fall Creek Elementary School)7646.7
 29.3%
   4th Grade Math (Ithaca City School District)5551
 4%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fall Creek Elementary School)6656.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca City School District)4451.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Fall Creek Elementary School)6039.4
 20.6%
   5th Grade Math (Ithaca City School District)5155.8
 4.8%
   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 Students225232
 3.1%
African American49
 125%
American Indian01
Asian812
 50%
Hispanic2020
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White168158
 6%
Two or More Races2432
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%39.7%
 7.2%

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Fall Creek Elementary School ranks 1441st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fall Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boynton Middle School
Middle : Dewitt Middle School
High : Ithaca Senior High School

Students at Fall Creek Elementary School are 63% White, 14% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended Fall Creek Elementary School.


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