Tuscarora Elementary School

Summary:

Tuscarora Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lewiston, NY, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 91 students. This school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students compared to the predominantly white student populations in surrounding schools.

Academically, Tuscarora Elementary consistently underperforms the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District and the state of New York, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.67% to 60% in English Language Arts and 23.08% to 30% in Math. However, the school has a higher per-student spending, ranging from $35,731 to $43,470, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 4.9 to 8.2 students per teacher, suggesting additional resources are being directed towards supporting its unique student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Errick Road Elementary, West Street Elementary, and Colonial Village Elementary, Tuscarora Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 24% to 52.75%. This socioeconomic factor may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, and understanding the unique needs of its diverse student population will be crucial in developing strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2015 Mt Hope Rd
       Lewiston, NY  14092-9719


(716) 215-3671

District: Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2157th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $43,470 Help


Students who attend Tuscarora Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Edward Town Middle School
High:    Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  4.9 Help
Number of students:  91

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
81.3%
Two or more races:
16.5%
Hispanic:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Compare Details Tuscarora Elementary School ranks worse than 88.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Tuscarora Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District. Racial makeup is: American Indian (81.3%), two or more races (16.5%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuscarora Elementary School is 4.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuscarora Elementary School is $43,470, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tuscarora Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District 375th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tuscarora Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.67 1587th 2206 28.1%
2007 45.86 1434th 2219 35.4%
2008 54.82 1236th 2227 44.5%
2009 44.30 1542nd 2257 31.7%
2010 41.10 1509th 2263 33.3%
2011 71.28 651st 2286 71.5%
2012 35.06 1649th 2320 28.9%
2013 26.86 1806th 2325 22.3%
2014 41.92 1387th 2345 40.9%
2015 33.80 1616th 2352 31.3%
2016 35.19 1595th 2366 32.6%
2017 49.36 1196th 2386 49.9%
2018 42.07 1420th 2395 40.7%
2019 45.86 1268th 2413 47.5%
2021 26.77 1685th 2201 23.4%
2022 32.75 1696th 2434 30.3%
2023 15.60 2157th 2439 11.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Tuscarora Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 0 0 0 130 n/a n/a 0 130
1990 0 0 0 0 107 n/a n/a 0 107
1991 0 0 0 0 103 n/a n/a 0 103
1992 0 0 0 0 114 n/a n/a 0 114
1993 0 0 0 0 116 n/a n/a 0 116
1994 0 0 0 0 125 n/a n/a 0 125
1995 0 0 0 0 133 n/a n/a 0 133
1996 0 0 0 0 133 n/a n/a 0 133
1997 0 0 0 0 131 n/a n/a 0 131
1998 0 0 0 0 152 n/a n/a 0 152
1999 0 0 0 0 139 n/a n/a 0 139
2000 0 0 0 0 130 n/a n/a 0 130
2001 0 0 0 0 136 n/a n/a 0 136
2002 0 0 0 0 147 n/a n/a 0 147
2003 0 0 0 0 147 n/a n/a 0 147
2004 0 0 0 0 137 n/a n/a 0 137
2005 0 0 0 0 135 n/a n/a 0 135
2006 0 0 0 0 121 n/a n/a 0 121
2007 0 0 0 0 125 n/a n/a 0 125
2008 0 0 0 0 126 n/a n/a 0 126
2009 0 0 0 0 124 n/a n/a 0 124
2010 0 0 0 0 124 n/a n/a 0 124
2011 0 0 0 0 119 0 2 0 121
2012 0 0 0 0 114 0 6 0 120
2013 1 0 0 2 111 0 7 0 121
2014 0 0 0 2 104 0 8 0 114
2015 0 0 0 1 97 0 9 0 107
2016 0 0 0 1 96 0 11 0 108
2017 0 0 0 2 86 0 11 0 99
2018 0 0 0 2 79 0 15 0 96
2019 0 0 0 2 83 0 18 0 103
2020 0 0 0 3 96 0 22 0 121
2021 0 0 0 1 81 0 21 0 103
2022 0 0 0 3 77 0 20 0 100
2023 0 0 0 2 74 0 15 0 91

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 Tuscarora Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 130 11.7 11.1 n/a
1990 107 12.4 8.6 n/a
1991 103 13.4 7.6 n/a
1992 114 13.4 8.5 n/a
1993 116 12.1 9.6 n/a
1994 125 14.2 8.8 36.8
1995 133 12.2 10.9 31.6
1996 133 12.2 10.9 31.6
1997 131 14.2 9.2 37.4
1998 152 14.0 10.9 32.2
1999 139 14.4 9.7 41
2000 130 20.3 6.4 64.6
2001 136 22.8 6.0 59.6
2002 147 19.0 7.7 61.2
2003 147 19.0 7.7 61.2
2004 137 n/a n/a n/a
2005 135 14.3 9.4 61.5
2006 121 16.0 7.6 38.8
2007 125 16.5 7.6 32
2008 126 18.6 6.8 34.1
2009 124 17.6 7.0 49.2
2010 124 19.6 6.3 55.6
2011 121 15.6 7.7 48.8
2012 120 20.0 6.0 56.7
2013 121 16.0 7.5 66.1
2014 114 14.0 8.1 60.5
2015 107 15.0 7.1 68.2
2016 108 15.0 7.2 62
2017 99 16.0 6.1 71.7
2018 96 17.0 5.6 77.1
2019 103 16.0 6.4 68.9
2020 121 15.0 8.0 53.7
2021 103 12.4 8.2 50.5
2022 100 20.4 4.9 24
2023 91 18.3 4.9 52.7

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 Tuscarora Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 130 11.7 11.1 n/a
1990 107 12.4 8.6 n/a
1991 103 13.4 7.6 n/a
1992 114 13.4 8.5 n/a
1993 116 12.1 9.6 n/a
1994 125 14.2 8.8 36.8
1995 133 12.2 10.9 31.6
1996 133 12.2 10.9 31.6
1997 131 14.2 9.2 37.4
1998 152 14.0 10.9 32.2
1999 139 14.4 9.7 41
2000 130 20.3 6.4 64.6
2001 136 22.8 6.0 59.6
2002 147 19.0 7.7 61.2
2003 147 19.0 7.7 61.2
2004 137 n/a n/a n/a
2005 135 14.3 9.4 61.5
2006 121 16.0 7.6 38.8
2007 125 16.5 7.6 32
2008 126 18.6 6.8 34.1
2009 124 17.6 7.0 49.2
2010 124 19.6 6.3 55.6
2011 121 15.6 7.7 48.8
2012 120 20.0 6.0 56.7
2013 121 16.0 7.5 66.1
2014 114 14.0 8.1 60.5
2015 107 15.0 7.1 68.2
2016 108 15.0 7.2 62
2017 99 16.0 6.1 71.7
2018 96 17.0 5.6 77.1
2019 103 16.0 6.4 68.9
2020 121 15.0 8.0 53.7
2021 103 12.4 8.2 50.5
2022 100 20.4 4.9 24
2023 91 18.3 4.9 52.7

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

Tuscarora 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%
201499.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201595.7%1.1%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%97.9%96.8%98.9%
201698.9%1.1%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201798.8%1.2%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201896.4%2.4%0.0%97.6%98.8%98.8%98.8%97.6%98.8%98.8%
201995.6%0.0%0.0%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%95.6%97.8%
202094.1%0.0%96.1%99.0%99.0%99.0%95.1%96.1%99.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tuscarora Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $29,593 (100.0%) $29,593
2020 $05 (0.0%) $27,082 (100.0%) $27,087
2021 $41 (0.1%) $35,690 (99.9%) $35,731
2022 $490 (1.3%) $37,067 (98.7%) $37,557
2023 $768 (1.8%) $42,702 (98.2%) $43,470

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscarora 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 1268th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2157th of 2439 Elementary schools
 35.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tuscarora Elementary School)3316.7
 16.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)4834.7
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Tuscarora Elementary School)3323.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)5861.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tuscarora Elementary School)5516.7
 38.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)5049.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Tuscarora Elementary School)6325
 38%
   4th Grade Math (Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)5163.6
 12.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tuscarora Elementary School)4318.2
 24.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)4451.6
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Tuscarora Elementary School)5830
 28%
   5th Grade Math (Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)5465.8
 11.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tuscarora Elementary School)060
 60%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)5257.8
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10391
 11.7%
African American00
American Indian8374
 10.8%
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races1815
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%52.7%
 16.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscarora Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 91 students attended Tuscarora Elementary School.

Tuscarora Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Tuscarora Elementary School are 81% American Indian, 16% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Edward Town Middle School
High : Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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