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Benjamin Cosor Elementary School

Elementary School · Fallsburg Central School District · Fallsburg, NY

A Fallsburg Central School District elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 123, Fallsburg, NY 12733

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-40.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-44.9 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$34,930
Chronic Absenteeism49.4%

Students at Benjamin Cosor Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
18%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
13%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Benjamin Cosor 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average382/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median rent

$1,699/mo

College educated

10.9%

Homeownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

84.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Talmud Torah Imrei BurechPrivate · tuition5.4PK–123.4 mi247Compare →
Hebrew Day School of Sullivan & Ulster CountiesPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–124.3 mi28Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Fallsburg Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$34,930NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Benjamin Cosor Elementary School is listed in FALLSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Benjamin Cosor Elementary School

Benjamin Cosor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fallsburg, NY, part of Fallsburg Central School District, serving approximately 802 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,282 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Benjamin Cosor Elementary School

What grades does Benjamin Cosor Elementary School serve?

Benjamin Cosor Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Benjamin Cosor Elementary School?

Benjamin Cosor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 802 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Cosor Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Cosor Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Benjamin Cosor Elementary School rank in NY?

Benjamin Cosor Elementary School ranks #4,282 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Benjamin Cosor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Benjamin Cosor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Benjamin Cosor Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Cosor Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Benjamin Cosor Elementary School a charter school?

No, Benjamin Cosor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Benjamin Cosor Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Benjamin Cosor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Cosor Elementary School?

74.9% of students at Benjamin Cosor 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 – 6th
Enrollment
802
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.4%
Area population (ZIP 12733)
1,891
Area average commute
8.4 min
Area median age
38.8
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 12733; 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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