Lakewood Elementary School vs. New City Elementary School
Should you attend Lakewood Elementary School or New City Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
New City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakewood Elementary 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New City Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
430 students
435 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
39 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1757 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1058 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
90-94%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
67
63
Grade 1 Students
86
79
Grade 2 Students
56
75
Grade 3 Students
79
68
Grade 4 Students
80
60
Grade 5 Students
62
80
Ungraded Students
-
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a

% Asian
12%
15%


% Hispanic
35%
30%


% Black
7%
3%


% White
44%
46%


% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%


Diversity Score
0.67
0.68


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
10%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%

