Cahill School

Summary:

Cahill School is an elementary school located in Saugerties, New York, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 398 students. It is part of the Saugerties Central School District, which is ranked 481 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cahill School has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, the school outperformed the district and state in 3rd and 6th grade ELA, as well as 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade Math, but underperformed in 4th grade ELA and Math. Over the past few years, Cahill School's performance has fluctuated, ranking between 1147 and 1923 out of around 2,400 New York elementary schools. The school's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic and Special Education students, ranking in the top half of New York elementary schools for these subgroups, but it struggles with low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom quarter of New York elementary schools for this subgroup.

Cahill School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the other schools in the Saugerties Central School District, such as Morse School and Riccardi Elementary School. However, when compared to schools in other nearby districts, such as the higher-performing Mill Road-Intermediate Grades in the Red Hook Central School District, Cahill School's performance appears less impressive. The school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest that resources are available, but the challenge lies in effectively utilizing these resources to address the unique needs of the student population and improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 134 Main St
       Saugerties, NY  12477-1142


(845) 247-6800

District: Saugerties Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1277th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,162 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.8%
Hispanic:
26.4%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cahill School ranks worse than 52.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Saugerties Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.8%), Hispanic (26.4%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Saugerties Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cahill School is 10.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Saugerties Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cahill School is $20,162. 1 elementary schools in the Saugerties Central School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cahill School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cahill School 1277th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Cahill School in the ranking list.)

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Saugerties Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saugerties Central School District 481st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cahill School

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Rank History for all students at Cahill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.08 969th 2206 56.1%
2007 62.48 1007th 2219 54.6%
2008 54.81 1238th 2227 44.4%
2009 54.12 1282nd 2257 43.2%
2010 34.54 1658th 2263 26.7%
2011 35.16 1632nd 2286 28.6%
2012 32.03 1721st 2320 25.8%
2013 34.25 1582nd 2325 32.0%
2014 41.53 1399th 2345 40.3%
2015 21.84 1890th 2352 19.6%
2016 22.69 1923rd 2366 18.7%
2017 36.37 1548th 2386 35.1%
2018 41.29 1436th 2395 40.0%
2019 50.74 1147th 2413 52.5%
2021 35.72 1468th 2201 33.3%
2022 48.50 1217th 2434 50.0%
2023 45.11 1307th 2439 46.4%
2024 45.29 1277th 2445 47.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cahill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.23 918th 1941 52.7%
2019 45.12 839th 1859 54.9%
2021 40.67 571st 1044 45.3%
2022 37.08 1225th 2031 39.7%
2023 51.59 737th 2016 63.4%
2024 42.69 1051st 2110 50.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cahill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.42 1249th 2045 38.9%
2019 48.34 925th 2032 54.5%
2021 44.55 909th 1678 45.8%
2022 47.60 976th 2099 53.5%
2023 36.68 1255th 2041 38.5%
2024 30.67 1484th 2078 28.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cahill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.59 1375th 2338 41.2%
2019 49.76 1156th 2357 51.0%
2021 32.87 1388th 1955 29.0%
2022 46.30 1271st 2401 47.1%
2023 39.42 1450th 2403 39.7%
2024 36.70 1546th 2413 35.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cahill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.88 1475th 2340 37.0%
2019 50.51 1120th 2358 52.5%
2021 35.61 1325th 1961 32.4%
2022 50.02 1157th 2400 51.8%
2023 50.52 1138th 2400 52.6%
2024 39.28 1461st 2411 39.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cahill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.81 1211th 1392 13.0%
2019 38.43 799th 1315 39.2%
2022 48.89 705th 1503 53.1%
2023 49.66 663rd 1429 53.6%
2024 39.23 907th 1531 40.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cahill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.90 1101st 1408 21.8%
2019 43.01 794th 1338 40.7%
2021 30.48 912th 1224 25.5%
2022 44.90 799th 1399 42.9%
2023 34.53 923rd 1337 31.0%
2024 41.89 828th 1392 40.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 2, 2018

Open Quote For the most part, I have had positive experiences sending my children to Cahill Elementary School. The staff makes an effort to maintain a warm and welcoming environment in the school. Many of the teachers genuinely enjoy teaching and go the extra mile for their students. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Open Quote Cahill is a wonderful school. It's bright and cheerful and modern, and the staff make the place feel very welcoming and positive for the kids. And the kids all seem eager to be there. I've had kids going there for many years now and for the most part, their teachers have been excellent. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cahill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 390 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1990 430 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 432 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 417 5 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 427 11 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 269 9 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 565 12 8 8 2 n/a n/a 0 595
1996 565 12 8 8 2 n/a n/a 0 595
1997 567 15 8 9 3 n/a n/a 0 602
1998 537 16 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1999 527 15 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2000 519 8 11 16 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2001 529 5 9 18 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2002 498 18 6 25 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 498 18 6 25 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 471 20 4 29 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 442 22 6 35 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2006 436 20 4 44 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 335 15 3 43 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 311 14 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2009 289 9 1 34 1 n/a n/a 8 342
2010 290 11 4 36 2 n/a n/a 12 355
2011 293 7 7 33 1 0 14 0 355
2012 266 6 2 47 1 0 14 0 336
2013 263 9 4 57 1 0 14 0 348
2014 249 8 10 58 2 0 17 0 344
2015 256 10 11 62 1 0 18 0 358
2016 261 8 11 70 0 0 20 0 370
2017 215 8 10 72 0 0 22 0 327
2018 178 8 8 76 0 0 28 0 298
2019 179 4 12 80 0 0 26 0 301
2020 159 1 11 73 0 0 29 0 273
2021 146 2 8 67 0 0 27 0 250
2022 139 1 9 85 0 0 28 0 262
2023 242 1 13 105 0 0 37 0 398

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 Cahill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 397 22.4 17.7 n/a
1990 437 23.5 18.5 n/a
1991 440 24.4 18.0 n/a
1992 430 23.9 17.9 n/a
1993 452 21.0 21.5 n/a
1994 288 13.0 22.2 17
1995 595 30.1 19.8 21.3
1996 595 30.1 19.8 21.3
1997 602 30.0 20.1 25.4
1998 564 30.0 18.8 26.1
1999 555 30.0 18.5 24.9
2000 554 33.1 16.7 29.8
2001 563 35.0 16.1 26.6
2002 548 35.0 15.7 27.2
2003 548 35.0 15.7 27.2
2004 524 n/a n/a n/a
2005 505 34.5 14.6 28.9
2006 504 36.0 14.0 30.8
2007 396 29.5 13.4 34.8
2008 362 29.0 12.5 40.1
2009 342 30.0 11.4 44
2010 355 30.4 11.6 44.3
2011 355 33.6 10.5 44.8
2012 336 29.0 11.5 50.9
2013 348 25.0 13.9 55.7
2014 344 24.0 14.3 55.8
2015 358 24.0 14.9 59.8
2016 370 25.0 14.8 60
2017 327 20.9 15.6 54.1
2018 298 19.0 15.6 55
2019 301 22.0 13.6 53.8
2020 273 29.0 9.4 60.8
2021 250 23.7 10.5 57.6
2022 262 26.5 9.8 39.3
2023 398 37.7 10.5 54.8

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 Cahill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 397 22.4 17.7 n/a
1990 437 23.5 18.5 n/a
1991 440 24.4 18.0 n/a
1992 430 23.9 17.9 n/a
1993 452 21.0 21.5 n/a
1994 288 13.0 22.2 17
1995 595 30.1 19.8 21.3
1996 595 30.1 19.8 21.3
1997 602 30.0 20.1 25.4
1998 564 30.0 18.8 26.1
1999 555 30.0 18.5 24.9
2000 554 33.1 16.7 29.8
2001 563 35.0 16.1 26.6
2002 548 35.0 15.7 27.2
2003 548 35.0 15.7 27.2
2004 524 n/a n/a n/a
2005 505 34.5 14.6 28.9
2006 504 36.0 14.0 30.8
2007 396 29.5 13.4 34.8
2008 362 29.0 12.5 40.1
2009 342 30.0 11.4 44
2010 355 30.4 11.6 44.3
2011 355 33.6 10.5 44.8
2012 336 29.0 11.5 50.9
2013 348 25.0 13.9 55.7
2014 344 24.0 14.3 55.8
2015 358 24.0 14.9 59.8
2016 370 25.0 14.8 60
2017 327 20.9 15.6 54.1
2018 298 19.0 15.6 55
2019 301 22.0 13.6 53.8
2020 273 29.0 9.4 60.8
2021 250 23.7 10.5 57.6
2022 262 26.5 9.8 39.3
2023 398 37.7 10.5 54.8

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

Cahill School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201396.3%1.3%0.3%98.3%96.6%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.0%98.3%
201497.3%1.2%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.5%98.8%
201596.9%2.3%0.0%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.2%97.2%97.4%
201690.7%2.2%0.3%93.2%95.6%97.3%97.3%93.2%96.4%96.2%
201791.4%2.1%0.3%95.3%96.1%96.1%96.1%95.5%96.1%95.5%
201896.3%2.0%0.7%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.3%97.3%
201989.3%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.6%95.6%
202096.6%0.0%99.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.9%98.5%98.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cahill School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $846 (4.8%) $16,790 (95.2%) $17,637
2020 $837 (4.2%) $19,010 (95.8%) $19,847
2021 $1,715 (8.1%) $19,351 (91.9%) $21,066
2022 $2,419 (10.7%) $20,266 (89.3%) $22,684
2023 $2,809 (13.9%) $17,353 (86.1%) $20,162

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cahill School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1147th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1307th of 2439 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cahill School)5543.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saugerties Central School District)4746.8
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Cahill School)5261.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Saugerties Central School District)4957.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cahill School)3337.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Saugerties Central School District)2835.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Cahill School)6043.5
 16.5%
   4th Grade Math (Saugerties Central School District)4741.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cahill School)3442.1
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Saugerties Central School District)2835
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Cahill School)3864.5
 26.5%
   5th Grade Math (Saugerties Central School District)5057.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cahill School)4725.5
 21.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Saugerties Central School District)4838
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Cahill School)5750
 7%
   6th Grade Math (Saugerties Central School District)5748.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students301398
 32.2%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian1213
 8.3%
Hispanic80105
 31.3%
Pacific Islander00
White179242
 35.2%
Two or More Races2637
 42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%54.8%
 1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Cahill School.

Students at Cahill School are 61% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Cahill School ranks 1277th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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