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Lake Placid Elementary School

Summary:

Lake Placid Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 244 students in grades K-5 in the Lake Placid Central School District in Lake Placid, New York. The school has seen a range of performance over the past several years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 689 and 1,626 out of over 2,400 New York elementary schools.

One of the key strengths of Lake Placid Elementary School is its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math assessments across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.36% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 43.68%. The school also excels in supporting its special education students, ranking 428 out of 2,110 New York elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. Additionally, Lake Placid Elementary has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.2 to 8.7 students per teacher, significantly lower than nearby Ausable Forks Elementary (9.5) and Petrova Elementary (10.1).

While Lake Placid Elementary has strong academic performance, its overall statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, suggesting that factors beyond just test scores may be influencing the school's perception. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (32.79% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a diverse socioeconomic population. Compared to nearby schools, Lake Placid Elementary generally outperforms Ausable Forks Elementary and Petrova Elementary, but Bloomingdale School, part of the Saranac Lake Central School District, has some exceptional performance, such as 90.91% of 5th graders being proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public K-5

 318 Old Military Rd
       Lake Placid, NY  12946-1500

(518) 523-3640

District: Lake Placid Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
770th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,804 Help


Students who attend Lake Placid Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Placid Elementary School ranks better than 68.5% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Placid Elementary School is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Placid Elementary School is $20,804.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Placid Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Placid Elementary School 770th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Lake Placid Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lake Placid Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Placid Central School District 294th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Placid Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Placid Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.28 1103rd 2206 50.0%
2007 55.80 1196th 2219 46.1%
2008 58.57 1132nd 2227 49.2%
2009 54.07 1285th 2257 43.1%
2010 53.06 1213th 2263 46.4%
2011 61.35 974th 2286 57.4%
2012 59.08 1063rd 2320 54.2%
2013 53.01 1032nd 2325 55.6%
2014 45.63 1285th 2345 45.2%
2015 45.66 1278th 2352 45.7%
2016 37.90 1515th 2366 36.0%
2017 33.34 1628th 2386 31.8%
2018 35.90 1590th 2395 33.6%
2019 33.15 1626th 2413 32.6%
2021 58.72 881st 2201 60.0%
2022 65.89 770th 2434 68.4%
2023 69.74 689th 2439 71.8%
2024 65.53 770th 2445 68.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Placid Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.17 919th 1941 52.7%
2019 33.20 1222nd 1859 34.3%
2021 56.34 345th 1044 67.0%
2022 52.12 738th 2031 63.7%
2024 67.61 428th 2110 79.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Placid Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.68 1684th 2045 17.7%
2019 21.94 1733rd 2032 14.7%
2021 43.59 937th 1678 44.2%
2022 54.98 797th 2099 62.0%
2023 54.98 775th 2041 62.0%
2024 46.85 1002nd 2078 51.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Placid Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.57 1652nd 2338 29.3%
2019 36.84 1505th 2357 36.1%
2021 55.39 851st 1955 56.5%
2022 62.66 832nd 2401 65.3%
2023 68.58 685th 2403 71.5%
2024 59.84 873rd 2413 63.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Placid Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.77 1451st 2340 38.0%
2019 31.93 1659th 2358 29.6%
2021 57.58 805th 1961 58.9%
2022 66.95 722nd 2400 69.9%
2023 68.67 682nd 2400 71.6%
2024 69.36 631st 2411 73.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Placid Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.38 742nd 1224 39.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 397 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1990 427 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 415 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1992 431 0 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1993 441 1 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 464 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 386 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 386 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 358 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 349 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 364 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2000 380 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2001 369 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 371 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 371 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 369 8 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 333 7 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 323 10 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2007 310 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 12 331
2008 296 6 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2009 284 7 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2010 279 5 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2011 290 4 8 1 4 0 3 0 310
2012 281 3 4 0 3 0 5 0 296
2013 288 1 3 0 4 0 13 0 309
2014 271 0 3 1 0 0 12 0 287
2015 274 0 2 1 0 0 9 0 286
2016 260 0 1 0 0 0 10 0 271
2017 265 0 1 1 0 0 14 0 281
2018 253 2 2 2 0 0 9 0 268
2019 249 3 2 2 0 0 7 0 263
2020 222 4 2 4 0 0 8 0 240
2021 213 2 2 4 0 0 10 0 231
2022 217 4 2 7 0 0 11 0 241
2023 219 8 2 12 0 0 3 0 244
2024 211 5 1 12 0 0 6 0 235

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 Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 405 26.5 15.2 n/a
1990 438 36.1 12.1 n/a
1991 423 35.1 12.0 n/a
1992 437 33.6 13.0 n/a
1993 448 25.7 17.4 n/a
1994 468 24.7 18.9 20.7
1995 394 22.7 17.4 20.1
1996 394 22.7 17.4 20.1
1997 365 22.7 16.1 19.2
1998 355 21.7 16.4 15.8
1999 368 22.7 16.2 16.8
2000 383 23.5 16.3 24
2001 375 24.5 15.3 23.2
2002 381 28.0 13.6 23.4
2003 381 28.0 13.6 23.4
2004 381 n/a n/a n/a
2005 346 29.5 11.7 21.7
2006 343 32.0 10.7 26.8
2007 331 31.6 10.5 18.5
2008 313 31.6 9.9 23.6
2009 302 30.6 9.9 30.8
2010 294 29.6 9.9 22.4
2011 310 28.2 10.9 22.3
2012 296 26.6 11.1 28.4
2013 309 27.6 11.1 37.9
2014 287 28.0 10.2 35.9
2015 286 28.0 10.2 40.6
2016 271 28.0 9.6 35.4
2017 281 29.0 9.6 46.6
2018 268 29.0 9.2 43.7
2019 263 31.0 8.4 41.8
2020 240 27.0 8.8 39.2
2021 231 32.0 7.2 34.6
2022 241 31.0 7.7 34
2023 244 28.0 8.7 32.8
2024 235 26.5 8.8 35.3

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 Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 405 26.5 15.2 n/a
1990 438 36.1 12.1 n/a
1991 423 35.1 12.0 n/a
1992 437 33.6 13.0 n/a
1993 448 25.7 17.4 n/a
1994 468 24.7 18.9 20.7
1995 394 22.7 17.4 20.1
1996 394 22.7 17.4 20.1
1997 365 22.7 16.1 19.2
1998 355 21.7 16.4 15.8
1999 368 22.7 16.2 16.8
2000 383 23.5 16.3 24
2001 375 24.5 15.3 23.2
2002 381 28.0 13.6 23.4
2003 381 28.0 13.6 23.4
2004 381 n/a n/a n/a
2005 346 29.5 11.7 21.7
2006 343 32.0 10.7 26.8
2007 331 31.6 10.5 18.5
2008 313 31.6 9.9 23.6
2009 302 30.6 9.9 30.8
2010 294 29.6 9.9 22.4
2011 310 28.2 10.9 22.3
2012 296 26.6 11.1 28.4
2013 309 27.6 11.1 37.9
2014 287 28.0 10.2 35.9
2015 286 28.0 10.2 40.6
2016 271 28.0 9.6 35.4
2017 281 29.0 9.6 46.6
2018 268 29.0 9.2 43.7
2019 263 31.0 8.4 41.8
2020 240 27.0 8.8 39.2
2021 231 32.0 7.2 34.6
2022 241 31.0 7.7 34
2023 244 28.0 8.7 32.8
2024 235 26.5 8.8 35.3

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

Lake Placid Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%99.7%
201499.3%0.0%0.7%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201599.3%0.3%0.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201696.7%0.7%0.0%97.8%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.9%98.2%98.9%
201796.5%0.4%0.0%97.5%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.6%99.3%98.6%
201897.4%0.4%0.0%98.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.3%98.1%
201996.2%0.0%0.0%98.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.1%98.5%98.1%
202098.8%0.0%98.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.2%99.2%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Placid Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $451 (2.2%) $20,069 (97.8%) $20,520
2020 $467 (2.4%) $19,110 (97.6%) $19,577
2021 $592 (2.5%) $22,773 (97.5%) $23,365
2022 $1,525 (6.9%) $20,656 (93.1%) $22,181
2023 $2,552 (12.3%) $18,252 (87.7%) $20,804

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Placid Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1626th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 689th of 2439 Elementary schools
 39.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Elementary School)4865.2
 17.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Central School District)4865.2
 17.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Lake Placid Elementary School)5660.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Placid Central School District)5660.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Elementary School)3661.4
 25.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Central School District)3661.4
 25.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Lake Placid Elementary School)4875
 27%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Placid Central School District)4875
 27%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Elementary School)1946.2
 27.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Central School District)1946.2
 27.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lake Placid Elementary School)1759.6
 42.6%
   5th Grade Math (Lake Placid Central School District)1659.6
 43.6%
   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 Students263244
 7.2%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic212
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White249219
 12%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.8%32.8%
 9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Placid Elementary School

Students at Lake Placid Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Lake Placid Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School

Lake Placid Elementary School ranks 770th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 235 students attended Lake Placid Elementary School.


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