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#2529 of 4,742 schools in NY
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Carl L Dixson Elementary School
Elementary School · ELMSFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
22 S HILLSIDE AVE, Elmsford, NY 10523
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,529 of 4,742
In Elmsford
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
ELMSFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Carl L Dixson Elementary School
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About Carl L Dixson Elementary School
Carl L Dixson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elmsford, NY, part of ELMSFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Carl L Dixson Elementary School serves approximately 132 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Carl L Dixson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,529 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 132 students, Carl L Dixson Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.8:1 students to teachers, Carl L Dixson Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
52% of students at Carl L Dixson Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Carl L Dixson Elementary School Compares
See how Carl L Dixson Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
22 S HILLSIDE AVE, Elmsford, NY 10523
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carl L Dixson Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CONCORD ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Ardsley), which scores notably higher. Another option is VIRGINIA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby White Plains), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LEE F JACKSON SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby White Plains), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Elmsford, see our Elmsford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL Elmsford | 0.1 mi | 6.5 |
| ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL Elmsford | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| ALICE E GRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmsford | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| NEW YORK SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF White Plains | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| MARIA REGINA HIGH SCHOOL Hartsdale | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| THE LEFFELL SCHOOL Hartsdale | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| ELMWOOD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL White Plains | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM Hartsdale | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| WOODLANDS MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Hartsdale | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| BLYTHEDALE SCHOOL Valhalla | 1.8 mi | 4.0 |
| RICHARD J BAILEY SCHOOL White Plains | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| LEE F JACKSON SCHOOL White Plains | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
| MOHAWK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL White Plains | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| ARDSLEY HIGH SCHOOL Ardsley | 2.3 mi | 8.8 |
| HAWTHORNE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Hawthorne | 2.4 mi | 8.9 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Hartsdale | 2.5 mi | 6.4 |
| HIGHVIEW SCHOOL Hartsdale | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| CONCORD ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ardsley | 2.6 mi | 7.9 |
| VIRGINIA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL White Plains | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| IRVINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Irvington | 2.4 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10523 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$115,809
Median Home Value
$526,000
Median Rent
$3,004/mo
Population
9,773
College Educated
50.9%
Homeownership
54.5%
Avg Commute
27.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Median Age
35.2
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| BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Syracuse, NY | 6.1 |
| CHEDER BEER YESHAYA Suffern, NY | 6.1 |
| CONCOURSE VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 6.1 |
| SENECA SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 6.1 |
| ST JAMES THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Carmel, NY | 6.1 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL Alden, NY | 6.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carl L Dixson Elementary School
What grades does Carl L Dixson Elementary School serve?
Carl L Dixson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Carl L Dixson Elementary School?
Carl L Dixson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl L Dixson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl L Dixson Elementary School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl L Dixson Elementary School rank in NY?
Carl L Dixson Elementary School ranks #2,529 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Carl L Dixson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl L Dixson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carl L Dixson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Carl L Dixson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl L Dixson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Carl L Dixson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl L Dixson Elementary School?
42.4% of students at Carl L Dixson 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 42.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.3%
- Phone
- (914) 592-2092
Resources & Links
District
ELMSFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,050
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,702
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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