Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Edmeston Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edmeston Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Edmeston Central School's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edmeston Central School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edmeston Central School is 0.12, 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
#1548 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edmeston Central School's ranking?
Edmeston Central School is ranked #1548 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Edmeston Central School often compared to?
Edmeston Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edmeston Central School?
The graduation rate of Edmeston Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edmeston Central School?
384 students attend Edmeston Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Edmeston Central School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmeston Central School?
Edmeston Central School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edmeston Central School offer ?
Edmeston Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmeston Central School part of?
Edmeston Central School is part of Edmeston Central School District.
School Reviews
2 4/14/2016
School stuck in model that results in need for remedial education to too many and offers too few opportunities for talented children. Clicky, nepotism.
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