Arcade Elementary School

Arcade Elementary School serves 506 students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in the small rural community of Arcade, New York. With 44 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 78th percentile among New York elementary schools at #1025 out of 4758 schools statewide.

Students show steady progress in core subjects, with 57% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 52% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. Arcade Elementary draws families from a close-knit rural community where the median household income is $61,290 and median home values are $143,900. The area maintains a low poverty rate of 8%, creating a stable environment for learning.

About one in five residents holds a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the community's commitment to education. The school's rural setting in Wyoming County provides students with a peaceful learning environment away from urban distractions, where the entire ZIP code population of 5,477 creates the kind of small-town atmosphere where educators can truly know each student and family.

Located in a rural area, Arcade Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.