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#1273 of 1,294 schools in KS
New York Elem
Elementary School · Lawrence · Lawrence, KS
A Lawrence elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
936 New York Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New York Elem score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New York Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,629/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,340
Median home value
$228,100
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
53.6%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Woodlawn ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Cordley ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #18 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
New York Elem is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New York Elem
New York Elem is a public elementary school in Lawrence, KS, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,273 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New York Elem
What grades does New York Elem serve?
New York Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New York Elem?
New York Elem has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New York Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at New York Elem is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New York Elem rank in KS?
New York Elem ranks #1,273 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is New York Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
New York Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New York Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New York Elem has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New York Elem a charter school?
No, New York Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New York Elem a Title I school?
No, New York Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New York Elem?
56.7% of students at New York Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (785) 832-5780
- Area population (ZIP 66044)
- 29,052
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 24.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66044; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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