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#179 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 4% in state

Douglas G Grafflin School

Elementary School · Chappaqua Central School District · Chappaqua, NY

A Chappaqua Central School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

650 KING ST, Chappaqua, NY 10514

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+33.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.9 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$34,584
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Douglas G Grafflin School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 86% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (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

5.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Douglas G Grafflin 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$1,069,100

Median rent

$2,758/mo

College educated

82.9%

Homeownership

88.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Roaring Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–42.1 mi432Compare →
Montessori Childrens RoomPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–13.1 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Chappaqua Central School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$34,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Douglas G Grafflin School is listed in CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Douglas G Grafflin School

Douglas G Grafflin School is a public elementary school in Chappaqua, NY, part of Chappaqua Central School District, serving approximately 423 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Douglas G Grafflin School

What grades does Douglas G Grafflin School serve?

Douglas G Grafflin School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Douglas G Grafflin School?

Douglas G Grafflin School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas G Grafflin School?

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas G Grafflin School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Douglas G Grafflin School rank in NY?

Douglas G Grafflin School ranks #179 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Douglas G Grafflin School's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas G Grafflin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Douglas G Grafflin School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas G Grafflin School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Douglas G Grafflin School a charter school?

No, Douglas G Grafflin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Douglas G Grafflin School a Title I school?

No, Douglas G Grafflin School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas G Grafflin School?

5.4% of students at Douglas G Grafflin 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
423
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 10514)
12,227
Area average commute
45 min
Area median age
41.6
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 10514; 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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