Summary:
Colonial School is an exceptional elementary school located in Pelham, New York, serving 276 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Pelham Union Free School District, Colonial School has consistently been among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Colonial School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in English Language Arts and Math assessments across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 78.26% of 3rd graders, 90.48% of 4th graders, and 81.25% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42.6%, 47.05%, and 43.68%, respectively. The school's Math performance is equally impressive, with 72.34% of 3rd graders, 97.62% of 4th graders, and 87.5% of 5th graders achieving proficiency or better, far exceeding the state averages. Colonial School's strong performance extends to Science as well, with 62.5% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35%.
Interestingly, Colonial School's success is not limited to any particular student group, as the school consistently ranks among the top New York elementary schools for female, male, and white students, as well as for special education students. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (3.61%) contrasts with some nearby schools in the Mount Vernon School District, which have much higher percentages of students from low-income families. Colonial School's sustained excellence over the past decade, coupled with its commitment to equity and inclusion, make it a true model for other schools to emulate.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Pelham Union Free School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,107
Students who attend Colonial School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6
Number of students: 288
Racial breakdown:
White:
74.7%
Two or more races:
10.1%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Asian:
4.5%
African American:
1.7%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.6%
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