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#1808 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 38% in state
Calcium Primary School
Elementary School · Indian River Central School District · Calcium, NY
An Indian River Central School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 459, Calcium, NY 13616
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calcium Primary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calcium Primary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low128/100K
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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
$47,110
Median home value
$147,800
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
33.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13616; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 3.1 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | 3.9 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Starbuck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–4 | 3.9 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Evans Mills Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–3 | 4.3 mi | 328 | 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.
Indian River Central School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $25,712NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calcium Primary School is listed in INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calcium Primary School
Calcium Primary School is a public elementary school in Calcium, NY, part of Indian River Central School District, serving approximately 540 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,808 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calcium Primary School
What grades does Calcium Primary School serve?
Calcium Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Calcium Primary School?
Calcium Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calcium Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calcium Primary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calcium Primary School rank in NY?
Calcium Primary School ranks #1,808 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Calcium Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calcium Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Calcium Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calcium Primary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Calcium Primary School a charter school?
No, Calcium Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calcium Primary School a Title I school?
No, Calcium Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calcium Primary School?
56.5% of students at Calcium Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (315) 629-1100
- Area population (ZIP 13616)
- 1,560
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 13616; 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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