Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John T Waugh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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John T Waugh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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John T Waugh Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
John T Waugh Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John T Waugh Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
33%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
2%
15%
White
53%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is John T Waugh Elementary School's ranking?
John T Waugh Elementary School is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John T Waugh Elementary School?
313 students attend John T Waugh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of John T Waugh Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John T Waugh Elementary School?
John T Waugh Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John T Waugh Elementary School offer ?
John T Waugh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John T Waugh Elementary School part of?
John T Waugh Elementary School is part of Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore).
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