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#4186 of 4,742 schools in NY

Coram Elementary School

Elementary School · Longwood Central School District · Coram, NY

A Longwood Central School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

61 CORAM-MT SINAI RD, Coram, NY 11727

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.9 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$30,007
Chronic Absenteeism30.6%

Students at Coram Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Coram 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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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 income

$101,515

Median home value

$410,300

Median rent

$2,504/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Middle Island SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–41.3 mi687Compare →
New Lane Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.41–51.6 mi783Compare →
Bicycle Path Kindergarten-pre K CenterEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–K2.1 mi413Compare →
Stagecoach SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–52.3 mi362Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Longwood Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$30,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Coram Elementary School

Coram Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coram, NY, part of Longwood Central School District, serving approximately 959 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,186 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coram Elementary School

What grades does Coram Elementary School serve?

Coram Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Coram Elementary School?

Coram Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 959 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coram Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Coram Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coram Elementary School rank in NY?

Coram Elementary School ranks #4,186 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Coram Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Coram Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Coram Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coram Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Coram Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Coram Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

56.0% of students at Coram 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
959
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.6%
Area population (ZIP 11727)
29,393
Area average commute
35.2 min
Area median age
42.4
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 11727; 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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