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#879 of 992 private schools in NY
Foundations Christian School
Elementary School · Big Flats, NY
A private elementary school in Big Flats, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
561 MAPLE ST, Big Flats, NY 14814
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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Where Foundations Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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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
$105,625
Median home value
$216,800
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
59.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Flats SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 0.1 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Chemung Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Gardner Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 4.9 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| St Mary Our Mother SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 103 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Foundations Christian School is listed in Big Flats, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Foundations Christian School
Foundations Christian School is a private elementary school in Big Flats, NY, serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #879 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foundations Christian School
What grades does Foundations Christian School serve?
Foundations Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Foundations Christian School?
Foundations Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foundations Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foundations Christian School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Foundations Christian School rank in NY?
Foundations Christian School ranks #879 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Foundations Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Foundations Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Foundations Christian School a private school?
Yes, Foundations Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Foundations Christian School a religious school?
Foundations Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 38% M / 62% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Chemung County
- Phone
- (607) 271-1116
- Area population (ZIP 14814)
- 2,047
- Area average commute
- 15.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 14814; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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