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#1912 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 40% in state
Apalachin Elementary School
Elementary School · Owego-apalachin Central School District · Apalachin, NY
An Owego-apalachin Central School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Apalachin, NY 13732
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apalachin Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Apalachin Elementary School 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average576/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,180
Median home value
$182,400
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J Watson SR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Tioga Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Ross Corners Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Charles F Johnson JR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Owego-apalachin Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apalachin Elementary School is listed in OWEGO-APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apalachin Elementary School
Apalachin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Apalachin, NY, part of Owego-apalachin Central School District, serving approximately 376 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,912 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apalachin Elementary School
What grades does Apalachin Elementary School serve?
Apalachin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Apalachin Elementary School?
Apalachin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apalachin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apalachin Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apalachin Elementary School rank in NY?
Apalachin Elementary School ranks #1,912 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Apalachin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apalachin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Apalachin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apalachin Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Apalachin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Apalachin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apalachin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Apalachin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apalachin Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Apalachin Elementary School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Tioga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (607) 687-7304
- Area population (ZIP 13732)
- 7,438
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 13732; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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