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#4281 of 4,742 schools in NY
Chateaugay Elementary School
Elementary School · Chateaugay Central School District · Chateaugay, NY
A Chateaugay Central School District elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 904, Chateaugay, NY 12920
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chateaugay Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chateaugay Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,714
Median home value
$127,300
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Chateaugay Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chateaugay Elementary School is listed in CHATEAUGAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chateaugay Elementary School
Chateaugay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chateaugay, NY, part of Chateaugay Central School District, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,281 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chateaugay Elementary School
What grades does Chateaugay Elementary School serve?
Chateaugay Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Chateaugay Elementary School?
Chateaugay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chateaugay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chateaugay Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chateaugay Elementary School rank in NY?
Chateaugay Elementary School ranks #4,281 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Chateaugay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chateaugay 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 Chateaugay Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chateaugay Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chateaugay Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chateaugay Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chateaugay Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chateaugay Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chateaugay Elementary School?
51.1% of students at Chateaugay 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
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (518) 497-6290
- Area population (ZIP 12920)
- 2,509
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- 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 12920; 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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