Needs Improvement
#4655 of 4,742 schools in NY
Gansevoort Elementary School
Elementary School · ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
758 W LIBERTY ST, Rome, NY 13440
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,655 of 4,742
In Rome
#9 of 10
public schools
In district
#8 of 9
ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Gansevoort Elementary School
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About Gansevoort Elementary School
Gansevoort Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rome, NY, part of ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Gansevoort Elementary School serves approximately 391 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Gansevoort Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,655 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Gansevoort Elementary School show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 2.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Gansevoort Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
58% of students at Gansevoort 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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Gansevoort Elementary School — Students at Gansevoort Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 36 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 Gansevoort Elementary School Compares
See how Gansevoort Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
758 W LIBERTY ST, Rome, NY 13440
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gansevoort Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WESTMORELAND UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 8.2 miles away, in nearby Westmoreland), which scores notably higher. Another option is DEFOREST A HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 8.2 miles away, in nearby Westmoreland), which scores notably higher. Additionally, W A WETTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 10.9 miles away, in nearby Vernon), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rome, see our Rome schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LYNDON H STROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL Rome | 0.8 mi | 3.5 |
| LOUIS V DENTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rome | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
| NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Rome | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| JOHN E JOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rome | 2.7 mi | 4.0 |
| RIDGE MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rome | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| CLOUGH PREK CENTER Rome | 2.3 mi | 3.9 |
| BELLAMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rome | 2.7 mi | 2.5 |
| ROME FREE ACADEMY Rome | 2.9 mi | 7.2 |
| STOKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rome | 5.5 mi | 4.6 |
| MADISON-ONEIDA BOCES Verona | 7.0 mi | 5.7 |
| WESTMORELAND UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Westmoreland | 8.2 mi | 8.5 |
| DEFOREST A HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL Westmoreland | 8.2 mi | 6.6 |
| DONALD H CRANE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Westmoreland | 8.2 mi | 5.5 |
| J D GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Verona | 7.8 mi | 3.6 |
| VERNON-VERONA-SHERRILL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Verona | 8.7 mi | 7.2 |
| VERNON-VERONA-SHERRILL MIDDLE SCHOOL Verona | 8.7 mi | 3.8 |
| ORISKANY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Oriskany | 7.8 mi | 6.7 |
| WEST BRANCH PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Lee Center | 10.2 mi | — |
| N A WALBRAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oriskany | 8.9 mi | 5.8 |
| W A WETTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Vernon | 10.9 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 13440 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,497
Median Home Value
$155,800
Median Rent
$863/mo
Population
41,273
College Educated
22.9%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
18.7 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
41.6
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| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 2.9 |
| SAINT REGIS MOHAWK SCHOOL Hogansburg, NY | 2.9 |
| SCHOOL 19-DR CHARLES T LUNSFORD Rochester, NY | 2.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gansevoort Elementary School
What grades does Gansevoort Elementary School serve?
Gansevoort Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Gansevoort Elementary School?
Gansevoort Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gansevoort Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gansevoort Elementary School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gansevoort Elementary School rank in NY?
Gansevoort Elementary School ranks #4,655 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Gansevoort Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gansevoort Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Gansevoort Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gansevoort Elementary School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gansevoort Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gansevoort Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gansevoort Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gansevoort Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gansevoort Elementary School?
77.7% of students at Gansevoort 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.1%
- Phone
- (315) 334-5181
Resources & Links
District
ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 5,279
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,381
- District Rank
- #8 of 9
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