Very Good
#1205 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School
Elementary School · Cornwall Central School District · Cornwall on Hudson, NY
A Cornwall Central School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
234 HUDSON ST, Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornwall-on-hudson 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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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
$150,144
Median home value
$458,700
Median rent
$1,457/mo
College educated
57.5%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12520; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Willow Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| New Windsor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Vails Gate Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 482 | 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.
Cornwall Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School is listed in CORNWALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cornwall on Hudson, NY, part of Cornwall Central School District, serving approximately 248 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,205 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School
What grades does Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School serve?
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School?
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School rank in NY?
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School ranks #1,205 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School?
1.2% of students at Cornwall-on-hudson 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
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (845) 534-8009
- Area population (ZIP 12520)
- 3,088
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 12520; 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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