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Ausable Forks Elementary School

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Ausable Forks Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Ausable Valley Central School District, with a student population of 225 in the small town of Au Sable Forks, NY. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, it has consistently been rated in the middle to lower range among New York elementary schools, with declining academic performance over the past several years.

Ausable Forks Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (92.89%) compared to nearby schools like Lake Placid Elementary (89.75% white) and Morrisonville Elementary (95.25% white). However, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in math, lag behind state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 35.48% of 3rd graders at Ausable Forks were proficient in math, compared to 53.68% statewide.

While Ausable Forks Elementary spends more per student than nearby schools like Keeseville Primary and Morrisonville Elementary, its academic performance has declined, dropping from a high statewide ranking of 937 out of 2,352 New York elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 1,578 out of 2,439 in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep up with state-level performance, particularly for male students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 28 W Church Ln
       Au Sable Forks, NY  12912-0727

(518) 647-5503

District: Ausable Valley Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1578th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,735 Help


Students who attend Ausable Forks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ausable Valley Middle School
High:    Ausable Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Two or more races:
4.4%
African American:
2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Compare Details Ausable Forks Elementary School ranks worse than 64.7% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), two or more races (4.4%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ausable Forks Elementary School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ausable Forks Elementary School is $19,735.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ausable Forks Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ausable Forks Elementary School 1578th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ausable Forks Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ausable Valley Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ausable Valley Central School District 623rd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ausable Forks Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ausable Forks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.48 1341st 2206 39.2%
2007 57.58 1143rd 2219 48.5%
2008 54.46 1253rd 2227 43.7%
2009 66.00 882nd 2257 60.9%
2010 44.24 1440th 2263 36.4%
2011 32.00 1709th 2286 25.2%
2012 48.16 1360th 2320 41.4%
2013 38.39 1462nd 2325 37.1%
2014 38.99 1478th 2345 37.0%
2015 58.35 937th 2352 60.2%
2016 54.05 1066th 2366 54.9%
2017 54.15 1064th 2386 55.4%
2018 41.94 1423rd 2395 40.6%
2019 39.47 1438th 2413 40.4%
2021 33.91 1512th 2201 31.3%
2022 39.48 1475th 2434 39.4%
2023 35.37 1578th 2439 35.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ausable Forks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.20 1108th 1941 42.9%
2019 38.54 1009th 1859 45.7%
2021 40.25 577th 1044 44.7%
2022 34.17 1350th 2031 33.5%
2023 32.95 1342nd 2016 33.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ausable Forks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.64 1402nd 2045 31.4%
2019 35.57 1321st 2032 35.0%
2021 27.82 1323rd 1678 21.2%
2022 29.01 1589th 2099 24.3%
2023 33.93 1340th 2041 34.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ausable Forks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.52 1327th 2338 43.2%
2019 34.20 1589th 2357 32.6%
2021 27.93 1503rd 1955 23.1%
2022 53.58 1077th 2401 55.1%
2023 34.09 1606th 2403 33.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ausable Forks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.08 1532nd 2340 34.5%
2019 46.75 1224th 2358 48.1%
2021 13.48 1789th 1961 8.8%
2022 28.43 1809th 2400 24.6%
2023 37.00 1521st 2400 36.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ausable Forks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.39 1011th 1408 28.2%
2021 34.97 852nd 1224 30.4%
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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 Ausable Forks Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 253 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1990 281 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1991 285 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1992 288 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1993 276 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1994 300 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1995 277 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 277 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 270 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 298 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1999 271 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 268 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2001 264 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 249 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2003 249 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2004 244 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2005 253 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2006 227 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2007 226 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2008 222 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2009 216 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2010 206 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2011 201 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 203
2012 208 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 216
2013 216 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 223
2014 243 7 0 0 0 0 2 0 252
2015 239 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 246
2016 231 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 234
2017 229 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 232
2018 223 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 229
2019 231 5 0 0 0 0 4 0 240
2020 235 5 0 0 0 0 5 0 245
2021 210 5 0 0 0 0 6 0 221
2022 209 5 0 0 0 0 11 0 225
2023 209 6 0 0 0 0 10 0 225

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 Ausable Forks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 258 13.0 19.8 n/a
1990 282 13.5 20.8 n/a
1991 287 16.0 17.9 n/a
1992 289 16.0 18.0 n/a
1993 277 18.0 15.4 n/a
1994 302 19.0 15.9 0
1995 282 22.0 12.8 25.9
1996 282 22.0 12.8 25.9
1997 272 21.5 12.7 29.4
1998 300 22.0 13.6 27
1999 275 19.0 14.5 32.4
2000 271 19.0 14.3 38
2001 268 21.0 12.8 36.9
2002 251 19.0 13.2 32.3
2003 251 19.0 13.2 32.3
2004 247 n/a n/a n/a
2005 255 20.2 12.6 34.1
2006 230 22.0 10.5 36.5
2007 229 21.9 10.5 32.3
2008 226 22.4 10.1 31.4
2009 220 23.4 9.4 37.3
2010 210 23.0 9.1 37.6
2011 203 19.4 10.4 39.9
2012 216 21.4 10.0 39.8
2013 223 22.4 9.9 40.4
2014 252 23.4 10.7 48
2015 246 23.0 10.6 48
2016 234 24.0 9.7 46.6
2017 232 22.0 10.5 51.3
2018 229 22.0 10.4 53.7
2019 240 24.0 10.0 50
2020 245 18.0 13.6 55.5
2021 221 21.0 10.5 52.5
2022 225 23.0 9.7 n/a
2023 225 23.4 9.5 57.8

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 Ausable Forks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 258 13.0 19.8 n/a
1990 282 13.5 20.8 n/a
1991 287 16.0 17.9 n/a
1992 289 16.0 18.0 n/a
1993 277 18.0 15.4 n/a
1994 302 19.0 15.9 0
1995 282 22.0 12.8 25.9
1996 282 22.0 12.8 25.9
1997 272 21.5 12.7 29.4
1998 300 22.0 13.6 27
1999 275 19.0 14.5 32.4
2000 271 19.0 14.3 38
2001 268 21.0 12.8 36.9
2002 251 19.0 13.2 32.3
2003 251 19.0 13.2 32.3
2004 247 n/a n/a n/a
2005 255 20.2 12.6 34.1
2006 230 22.0 10.5 36.5
2007 229 21.9 10.5 32.3
2008 226 22.4 10.1 31.4
2009 220 23.4 9.4 37.3
2010 210 23.0 9.1 37.6
2011 203 19.4 10.4 39.9
2012 216 21.4 10.0 39.8
2013 223 22.4 9.9 40.4
2014 252 23.4 10.7 48
2015 246 23.0 10.6 48
2016 234 24.0 9.7 46.6
2017 232 22.0 10.5 51.3
2018 229 22.0 10.4 53.7
2019 240 24.0 10.0 50
2020 245 18.0 13.6 55.5
2021 221 21.0 10.5 52.5
2022 225 23.0 9.7 n/a
2023 225 23.4 9.5 57.8

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

Ausable Forks Elementary 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%
201499.2%0.4%0.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201599.6%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%
201698.7%1.3%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201798.3%0.4%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%
201896.9%0.4%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.7%100.0%99.1%
201996.9%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.6%99.6%97.8%
202095.6%0.0%99.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%99.6%99.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ausable Forks Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,463 (8.5%) $15,694 (91.5%) $17,157
2020 $1,271 (9.2%) $12,579 (90.8%) $13,850
2021 $1,388 (8.2%) $15,495 (91.8%) $16,882
2022 $3,861 (21.1%) $14,401 (78.9%) $18,263
2023 $5,563 (28.2%) $14,172 (71.8%) $19,735

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ausable Forks 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 1438th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1578th of 2439 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ausable Forks Elementary School)4736.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ausable Valley Central School District)3329.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ausable Forks Elementary School)3335.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Ausable Valley Central School District)3828.8
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ausable Forks Elementary School)5063
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ausable Valley Central School District)5551.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ausable Forks Elementary School)4144.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Ausable Valley Central School District)5155.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ausable Forks Elementary School)3927.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ausable Valley Central School District)3525.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ausable Forks Elementary School)3137.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Ausable Valley Central School District)4232.2
 9.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ausable Forks Elementary School)2826.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ausable Valley Central School District)4035.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Ausable Forks Elementary School)5842.3
 15.7%
   6th Grade Math (Ausable Valley Central School District)5852.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students240225
 6.3%
African American56
 20%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White231209
 9.5%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%57.8%
 7.8%

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Students who attend Ausable Forks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ausable Valley Middle School
High : Ausable Valley High School

Students at Ausable Forks Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Ausable Forks Elementary School.

Ausable Forks Elementary School ranks 1578th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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