Allegany-limestone Elementary School

Allegany-Limestone Elementary School serves 483 students in grades PreK through 5 in the remote town of Allegany, New York. With 38 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide at #945 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools.

Students show steady achievement with 64% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in English Language Arts and 61% in mathematics across all grade levels tested. Located at 120 Maple Avenue, the school serves families in a community where the median household income is $72,148 and median home values average $148,400. About 35% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 16% of families experience poverty, reflecting the mixed economic landscape typical of many rural communities.

The surrounding ZIP code area has a population of approximately 6,051 residents, creating a close-knit community atmosphere where families often know their neighbors and teachers. This remote town setting provides students with a small-town educational experience while maintaining academic standards that place the school well above average among New York's elementary schools.