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Owego Elementary School

Summary:

Owego Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Owego-Apalachin Central School District, with a student population of 486 in the predominantly White community of Owego, NY.

While Owego Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $15,782, its test scores on the New York State Assessments are generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 39.13% of 3rd grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA), compared to the district average of 47.11% and the state average of 44.89%. The school also has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.29% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Apalachin Elementary School at 35.31%.

Owego Elementary School's performance on the New York State Assessments varies significantly among different student subgroups, and its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 500 out of 2,201 New York elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year to 1,008 out of 2,439 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school's test scores and overall performance lag behind nearby schools, such as Tioga Hills Elementary School and Apalachin Elementary School, which are also part of the Owego-Apalachin Central School District and the Vestal Central School District, respectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2 Sheldon Guile Blvd
       Owego, NY  13827-1000

(607) 687-7303

District: Owego-Apalachin Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1008th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,782 Help


Students who attend Owego Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Owego-Apalachin Middle School
High:    Owego Free Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
African American:
1.9%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Compare Details Owego Elementary School ranks better than 58.7% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), African American (1.9%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owego Elementary School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owego Elementary School is $15,782.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Owego Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Owego Elementary School 1008th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Owego Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Owego-Apalachin Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Owego-Apalachin Central School District 304th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Owego Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Owego Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.55 834th 2206 62.2%
2007 66.92 862nd 2219 61.2%
2008 68.63 787th 2227 64.7%
2009 58.16 1156th 2257 48.8%
2010 60.14 1023rd 2263 54.8%
2011 58.32 1057th 2286 53.8%
2012 56.06 1146th 2320 50.6%
2013 45.71 1236th 2325 46.8%
2014 56.07 1000th 2345 57.4%
2015 54.88 1038th 2352 55.9%
2016 65.10 779th 2366 67.1%
2017 66.25 758th 2386 68.2%
2018 64.80 818th 2395 65.8%
2019 65.02 783rd 2413 67.6%
2021 74.35 500th 2201 77.3%
2022 54.40 1063rd 2434 56.3%
2023 56.31 1008th 2439 58.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Owego Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.88 518th 1941 73.3%
2019 54.29 580th 1859 68.8%
2021 37.01 642nd 1044 38.5%
2022 37.07 1226th 2031 39.6%
2023 34.59 1280th 2016 36.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owego Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.24 692nd 2045 66.2%
2019 60.10 644th 2032 68.3%
2021 63.28 487th 1678 71.0%
2022 44.82 1070th 2099 49.0%
2023 56.65 745th 2041 63.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Owego Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.91 981st 2338 58.0%
2019 68.53 695th 2357 70.5%
2021 68.52 550th 1955 71.9%
2022 50.45 1170th 2401 51.3%
2023 60.24 887th 2403 63.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Owego Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.45 666th 2340 71.5%
2019 58.08 928th 2358 60.6%
2021 75.17 408th 1961 79.2%
2022 58.50 936th 2400 61.0%
2023 51.28 1121st 2400 53.3%
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Rank History for White students at Owego Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.83 732nd 1408 48.0%
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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 Owego Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 637 9 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1990 675 10 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1991 721 12 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1992 714 12 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1993 704 14 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 689 15 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1995 610 13 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1996 610 13 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1997 556 12 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1998 530 10 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 530 11 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2000 509 9 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 495 10 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 492 20 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 492 20 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 506 26 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 516 26 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2006 494 24 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2007 507 25 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 517 25 4 5 0 n/a n/a 1 552
2009 527 21 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2010 495 12 5 9 0 n/a n/a 2 523
2011 478 18 5 0 1 0 0 0 502
2012 534 17 5 10 1 0 6 0 573
2013 506 14 1 12 1 0 5 0 539
2014 485 12 1 13 1 0 4 0 516
2015 463 14 0 10 1 0 6 0 494
2016 477 8 1 10 1 0 10 0 507
2017 489 8 1 7 0 1 14 0 520
2018 487 9 1 5 0 0 10 0 512
2019 500 9 2 6 1 0 10 0 528
2020 471 7 2 8 1 1 7 0 497
2021 443 6 1 7 3 1 7 0 468
2022 473 10 3 8 2 1 5 0 502
2023 457 9 4 9 1 1 5 0 486

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 Owego Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 652 39.9 16.3 n/a
1990 696 39.9 17.4 n/a
1991 741 40.9 18.1 n/a
1992 735 41.9 17.5 n/a
1993 731 41.1 17.8 n/a
1994 714 39.6 18.0 28.3
1995 634 39.1 16.2 28.5
1996 634 39.1 16.2 28.5
1997 580 37.1 15.6 32.1
1998 555 36.2 15.3 38.9
1999 554 34.2 16.2 39
2000 528 35.0 15.1 44.3
2001 516 36.1 14.3 37
2002 523 37.5 13.9 36.7
2003 523 37.5 13.9 36.7
2004 539 n/a n/a n/a
2005 553 40.2 13.8 48.5
2006 526 42.0 12.5 41.1
2007 541 41.0 13.2 43.3
2008 552 43.0 12.8 40.5
2009 560 45.0 12.4 40.9
2010 523 45.0 11.6 45.5
2011 502 45.5 11.0 51.2
2012 573 41.5 13.8 49.2
2013 539 39.8 13.5 49
2014 516 39.8 12.9 52.3
2015 494 37.0 13.3 53.4
2016 507 40.0 12.6 51.5
2017 520 40.0 12.9 49.6
2018 512 39.9 12.8 48.4
2019 528 40.0 13.2 49.1
2020 497 35.0 14.2 52.7
2021 468 39.9 11.7 51.9
2022 502 41.2 12.1 43.4
2023 486 36.8 13.2 53.3

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 Owego Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 652 39.9 16.3 n/a
1990 696 39.9 17.4 n/a
1991 741 40.9 18.1 n/a
1992 735 41.9 17.5 n/a
1993 731 41.1 17.8 n/a
1994 714 39.6 18.0 28.3
1995 634 39.1 16.2 28.5
1996 634 39.1 16.2 28.5
1997 580 37.1 15.6 32.1
1998 555 36.2 15.3 38.9
1999 554 34.2 16.2 39
2000 528 35.0 15.1 44.3
2001 516 36.1 14.3 37
2002 523 37.5 13.9 36.7
2003 523 37.5 13.9 36.7
2004 539 n/a n/a n/a
2005 553 40.2 13.8 48.5
2006 526 42.0 12.5 41.1
2007 541 41.0 13.2 43.3
2008 552 43.0 12.8 40.5
2009 560 45.0 12.4 40.9
2010 523 45.0 11.6 45.5
2011 502 45.5 11.0 51.2
2012 573 41.5 13.8 49.2
2013 539 39.8 13.5 49
2014 516 39.8 12.9 52.3
2015 494 37.0 13.3 53.4
2016 507 40.0 12.6 51.5
2017 520 40.0 12.9 49.6
2018 512 39.9 12.8 48.4
2019 528 40.0 13.2 49.1
2020 497 35.0 14.2 52.7
2021 468 39.9 11.7 51.9
2022 502 41.2 12.1 43.4
2023 486 36.8 13.2 53.3

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

Owego Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.8%0.5%0.7%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201498.8%0.7%0.0%99.3%98.8%99.0%99.0%99.3%99.0%99.0%
201598.4%1.1%0.5%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
201698.7%0.5%0.5%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.7%99.0%
201798.7%0.6%0.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.9%98.9%98.7%
201897.8%1.5%0.2%98.2%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201997.9%0.0%0.0%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.1%97.9%97.9%97.9%
202099.3%0.0%99.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.3%99.3%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Owego Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $884 (7.2%) $11,381 (92.8%) $12,265
2020 $814 (6.2%) $12,387 (93.8%) $13,200
2021 $835 (6.5%) $12,018 (93.5%) $12,852
2022 $1,597 (11.4%) $12,367 (88.6%) $13,964
2023 $1,550 (9.8%) $14,232 (90.2%) $15,782

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Owego Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 783rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1008th of 2439 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Owego Elementary School)6439.1
 24.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Owego-Apalachin Central School District)5947.1
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Owego Elementary School)6456.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Owego-Apalachin Central School District)6467.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Owego Elementary School)5750.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Owego-Apalachin Central School District)5252.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Owego Elementary School)7972.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Owego-Apalachin Central School District)6169.2
 8.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Owego Elementary School)3540.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Owego-Apalachin Central School District)2953.1
 24.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Owego Elementary School)4857.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Owego-Apalachin Central School District)4870.3
 22.3%
   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 Students528486
 8%
African American99
American Indian11
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White500457
 8.6%
Two or More Races105
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%53.3%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Owego Elementary School

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

Middle : Owego-Apalachin Middle School
High : Owego Free Academy

Owego Elementary School ranks 1008th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Owego Elementary School are 94% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Owego Elementary School.


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