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#1792 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 38% in state

Floyd Bell Elementary School

Elementary School · Windsor Central School District · Kirkwood, NY

A Windsor Central School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15 GOLDEN ST, Kirkwood, NY 13795

  • Math 46% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$27,106
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Floyd Bell Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Floyd Bell 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average290/100K

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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

$56,847

Median home value

$139,700

Median rent

$941/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13795; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
F P Donnelly SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.1 mi306Compare →
C R Weeks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–52.2 mi302Compare →
Calvin Coolidge SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–54.4 mi292Compare →
Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–54.5 mi420Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Windsor Central School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$27,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Floyd Bell Elementary School

Floyd Bell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kirkwood, NY, part of Windsor Central School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,792 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Floyd Bell Elementary School

What grades does Floyd Bell Elementary School serve?

Floyd Bell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Floyd Bell Elementary School?

Floyd Bell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd Bell Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Floyd Bell 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 Floyd Bell Elementary School rank in NY?

Floyd Bell Elementary School ranks #1,792 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Floyd Bell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Floyd Bell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Floyd Bell Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Floyd Bell Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Floyd Bell Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Floyd Bell Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

39.0% of students at Floyd Bell 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 – 5th
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Broome County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
Area population (ZIP 13795)
3,180
Area median age
44.6
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 13795; 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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