Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salmon River 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salmon River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Salmon River Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salmon River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salmon River Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#4121 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
25%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salmon River Elementary School's ranking?
Salmon River Elementary School is ranked #4121 out of 4,377 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Salmon River Elementary School?
301 students attend Salmon River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Salmon River Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salmon River Elementary School?
Salmon River Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salmon River Elementary School offer ?
Salmon River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salmon River Elementary School part of?
Salmon River Elementary School is part of Salmon River Central School District.
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