Needs Improvement
#4506 of 4,742 schools in NY
Flanders Elementary School
Elementary School · MALONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
524 E MAIN ST, Malone, NY 12953
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,506 of 4,742
In Malone
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
MALONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Flanders Elementary School
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About Flanders Elementary School
Flanders Elementary School is a public elementary school in Malone, NY, part of MALONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Flanders Elementary School serves approximately 224 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Flanders Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,506 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Flanders Elementary School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9:1 students to teachers, Flanders Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
38% of students at Flanders 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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Flanders Elementary School — Students at Flanders Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.1/10.
How Flanders Elementary School Compares
See how Flanders Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
524 E MAIN ST, Malone, NY 12953
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Flanders Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SAINT LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 23.6 miles away, in nearby Brasher Falls), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 32.2 miles away, in nearby Saranac Lake), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 4.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Malone, see our Malone schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 32.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12953 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,673
Median Home Value
$123,100
Median Rent
$821/mo
Population
12,842
College Educated
22.9%
Homeownership
64.8%
Avg Commute
15.6 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
41.7
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|---|---|
| ABRAHAM WING SCHOOL Glens Falls, NY | 3.5 |
| BROCTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brocton, NY | 3.5 |
| ENFIELD SCHOOL Ithaca, NY | 3.5 |
| FORK LANE SCHOOL Hicksville, NY | 3.5 |
| LITTLE WATER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY | 3.5 |
| MCCONNELLSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Blossvale, NY | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Flanders Elementary School
What grades does Flanders Elementary School serve?
Flanders Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Flanders Elementary School?
Flanders Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flanders Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flanders Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flanders Elementary School rank in NY?
Flanders Elementary School ranks #4,506 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Flanders Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Flanders Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Flanders Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flanders Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Flanders Elementary School a charter school?
No, Flanders Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flanders Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Flanders Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flanders Elementary School?
54.5% of students at Flanders 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 54.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (518) 483-7803
Resources & Links
District
MALONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 2,203
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,637
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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