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Sandy Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Sandy Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 393 students in grades PK-5 in the Sandy Creek Central School District in Sandy Creek, New York. The school district is ranked 521 out of 865 districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sandy Creek Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on New York State Assessments in English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27.08% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 42.6%. The school also struggles with performance for female students and special education students, ranking in the bottom 30% and 25% of New York elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.36% to 50% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Mexico Central School District and Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District also struggle academically, with test scores well below the state averages, suggesting a broader regional challenge in student achievement. However, one exception is Mannsville Manor Elementary, which is part of the South Jefferson Central School District and outperforms Sandy Creek Elementary and the state averages in both ELA and Math, despite having a similar free/reduced lunch rate. Additionally, Sandy Creek Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 1352 out of 2386 New York elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1352 out of 2445 in 2023-2024, indicating a worsening performance relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 124 Salisbury St
       Sandy Creek, NY  13145-0248

(315) 387-3445

District: Sandy Creek Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1352nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,889 Help


Students who attend Sandy Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sandy Creek Middle School
High:    Sandy Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Hispanic:
1.8%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sandy Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 55.3% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (1.8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandy Creek Elementary School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandy Creek Elementary School is $15,889.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandy Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Creek Elementary School 1352nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Sandy Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sandy Creek Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Creek Central School District 521st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sandy Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sandy Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.31 1402nd 2206 36.4%
2007 47.90 1399th 2219 37.0%
2008 44.96 1477th 2227 33.7%
2009 46.36 1495th 2257 33.8%
2010 42.76 1473rd 2263 34.9%
2011 43.94 1445th 2286 36.8%
2012 45.80 1415th 2320 39.0%
2013 41.56 1360th 2325 41.5%
2014 42.89 1361st 2345 42.0%
2015 30.95 1687th 2352 28.3%
2016 36.90 1546th 2366 34.7%
2017 43.82 1352nd 2386 43.3%
2018 43.52 1377th 2395 42.5%
2019 34.82 1580th 2413 34.5%
2021 47.09 1157th 2201 47.4%
2022 31.66 1720th 2434 29.3%
2023 34.64 1599th 2439 34.4%
2024 43.06 1352nd 2445 44.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sandy Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.23 1487th 1941 23.4%
2019 15.80 1844th 1859 0.8%
2021 20.58 952nd 1044 8.8%
2022 19.39 1943rd 2031 4.3%
2024 28.13 1621st 2110 23.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandy Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.78 1128th 2045 44.8%
2019 35.54 1323rd 2032 34.9%
2021 40.03 1032nd 1678 38.5%
2022 30.66 1534th 2099 26.9%
2023 36.60 1258th 2041 38.4%
2024 34.49 1368th 2078 34.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sandy Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.37 1247th 2338 46.7%
2019 36.91 1499th 2357 36.4%
2021 33.17 1375th 1955 29.7%
2022 25.50 1889th 2401 21.3%
2023 30.64 1713th 2403 28.7%
2024 31.22 1702nd 2413 29.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sandy Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.76 1454th 2340 37.9%
2019 35.65 1539th 2358 34.7%
2021 55.09 854th 1961 56.5%
2022 38.48 1495th 2400 37.7%
2023 38.48 1474th 2400 38.6%
2024 52.80 1079th 2411 55.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sandy Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.85 1143rd 1408 18.8%
2023 25.31 1050th 1337 21.5%
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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 Sandy Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 530 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1990 517 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 541 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1992 545 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 534 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1994 529 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1995 586 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1996 586 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1997 538 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 644 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1999 525 5 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 548 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2001 536 4 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 548
2002 503 1 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 513
2003 503 1 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 513
2004 469 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2005 420 3 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 428
2006 437 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 423 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 424 3 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2009 407 1 3 3 2 n/a n/a 1 417
2010 389 3 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2011 393 1 3 2 1 0 2 0 402
2012 372 2 2 7 0 0 2 0 385
2013 377 1 2 7 1 0 2 0 390
2014 364 2 3 5 2 0 6 0 382
2015 382 3 2 5 2 0 4 0 398
2016 398 2 1 3 1 0 7 0 412
2017 405 2 1 8 1 1 6 0 424
2018 403 1 1 8 2 1 6 0 422
2019 411 1 2 9 4 0 8 0 435
2020 382 0 2 5 2 0 7 0 398
2021 315 0 2 4 1 1 6 0 329
2022 361 0 3 3 1 0 14 0 382
2023 373 1 3 6 3 0 7 0 393
2024 362 1 2 7 2 0 7 0 381

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 Sandy Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 532 35.7 14.9 n/a
1990 521 35.7 14.5 n/a
1991 546 34.7 15.7 n/a
1992 549 34.7 15.8 n/a
1993 537 35.3 15.2 n/a
1994 532 34.0 15.6 39.5
1995 588 34.5 17.0 45.6
1996 588 34.5 17.0 45.6
1997 545 35.0 15.6 42.6
1998 648 36.3 17.9 35.3
1999 536 38.5 13.9 42.7
2000 554 43.5 12.7 63.4
2001 548 36.5 15.0 44.7
2002 513 37.5 13.7 47
2003 513 37.5 13.7 47
2004 477 n/a n/a n/a
2005 428 37.8 11.3 52.3
2006 443 39.0 11.4 53
2007 428 39.0 11.0 45.8
2008 436 39.0 11.2 69.7
2009 417 40.0 10.4 48.8
2010 402 40.0 10.0 47.8
2011 402 48.2 8.3 45
2012 385 38.0 10.1 49.1
2013 390 35.0 11.1 50.5
2014 382 34.0 11.2 n/a
2015 398 36.0 11.0 57
2016 412 40.0 10.3 57.8
2017 424 40.7 10.4 58.7
2018 422 42.0 10.0 55.5
2019 435 39.7 10.9 58.4
2020 398 31.0 12.8 52.8
2021 329 29.2 11.2 49.5
2022 382 27.9 13.6 50
2023 393 27.8 14.1 49.4
2024 381 27.2 13.9 52.2

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 Sandy Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 532 35.7 14.9 n/a
1990 521 35.7 14.5 n/a
1991 546 34.7 15.7 n/a
1992 549 34.7 15.8 n/a
1993 537 35.3 15.2 n/a
1994 532 34.0 15.6 39.5
1995 588 34.5 17.0 45.6
1996 588 34.5 17.0 45.6
1997 545 35.0 15.6 42.6
1998 648 36.3 17.9 35.3
1999 536 38.5 13.9 42.7
2000 554 43.5 12.7 63.4
2001 548 36.5 15.0 44.7
2002 513 37.5 13.7 47
2003 513 37.5 13.7 47
2004 477 n/a n/a n/a
2005 428 37.8 11.3 52.3
2006 443 39.0 11.4 53
2007 428 39.0 11.0 45.8
2008 436 39.0 11.2 69.7
2009 417 40.0 10.4 48.8
2010 402 40.0 10.0 47.8
2011 402 48.2 8.3 45
2012 385 38.0 10.1 49.1
2013 390 35.0 11.1 50.5
2014 382 34.0 11.2 n/a
2015 398 36.0 11.0 57
2016 412 40.0 10.3 57.8
2017 424 40.7 10.4 58.7
2018 422 42.0 10.0 55.5
2019 435 39.7 10.9 58.4
2020 398 31.0 12.8 52.8
2021 329 29.2 11.2 49.5
2022 382 27.9 13.6 50
2023 393 27.8 14.1 49.4
2024 381 27.2 13.9 52.2

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

Sandy Creek Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.0%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%
201499.1%0.3%0.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201597.8%0.8%0.8%98.4%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.4%97.8%98.1%
201698.4%1.3%0.3%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
201796.4%2.9%0.3%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.6%97.2%96.6%
201895.8%3.4%0.3%96.6%95.8%95.8%96.6%96.6%96.6%95.8%
201996.4%0.0%0.0%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandy Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $765 (5.9%) $12,128 (94.1%) $12,893
2020 $849 (5.9%) $13,456 (94.1%) $14,305
2021 $927 (4.2%) $20,923 (95.8%) $21,851
2022 $3,227 (20.0%) $12,872 (80.0%) $16,099
2023 $3,620 (22.8%) $12,269 (77.2%) $15,889

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandy Creek 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 1580th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1599th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Creek Elementary School)4444.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Creek Central School District)4444.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Sandy Creek Elementary School)4557.4
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Sandy Creek Central School District)4557.4
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Creek Elementary School)3421.4
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Creek Central School District)3221.4
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Sandy Creek Elementary School)4650
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Sandy Creek Central School District)4450
 6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Creek Elementary School)2331
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Creek Central School District)2331
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sandy Creek Elementary School)4630.4
 15.6%
   5th Grade Math (Sandy Creek Central School District)4530.4
 14.6%
   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 Students435393
 9.7%
African American11
American Indian43
 25%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic96
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White411373
 9.2%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.4%49.4%
 9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy Creek Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Sandy Creek Elementary School.

Students who attend Sandy Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandy Creek Middle School
High : Sandy Creek High School

Sandy Creek Elementary School ranks 1352nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Sandy Creek Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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