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Glendale Elementary School

Elementary School · SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

101 GLENDALE DR, Tonawanda, NY 14150

Enrollment

434

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#2,363 of 4,742

In Tonawanda

#1 of 6

public schools

In district

#3 of 6

SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

7.3 / 10

Very Good

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Glendale Elementary School

6.3/10

Elementary School in Tonawanda · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Glendale Elementary School

Glendale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tonawanda, NY, part of SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Glendale Elementary School serves approximately 434 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Glendale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,363 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Glendale Elementary School show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 5.6
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,505
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Glendale Elementary School — Students at Glendale Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

31.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 47.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 48.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
91%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
44.4%
ELA
48.3%

* 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: 6.0/10.

How Glendale Elementary School Compares

See how Glendale Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
50th percentile in NY
Academic
6.1/10
Average
Growth
6.0/10
Average
Environment
7.3/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
31%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
26.7%

Location

101 GLENDALE DR, Tonawanda, NY 14150

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Glendale Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST BENEDICT SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Amherst), with a very similar rating. Another option is SPRUCE SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby North Tonawanda), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CHARLES A LINDBERGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Buffalo), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Tonawanda, see our Tonawanda schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
ST CHRISTOPHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda 1.2 mi 5.7
WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst 1.0 mi 4.3
KENMORE EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Tonawanda 1.4 mi 5.7
SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL Amherst 1.5 mi 5.6
AUTISM SERVICES Amherst 1.6 mi 5.4
SWEET HOME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Amherst 1.5 mi 8.0
THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda 1.8 mi 5.4
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tonawanda 1.7 mi
HERITAGE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst 2.0 mi 5.1
SPRUCE SCHOOL North Tonawanda 2.0 mi 6.1
CARDINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL Tonawanda 1.9 mi 7.5
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Buffalo 2.6 mi 4.9
BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo 2.6 mi 3.7
JEWISH HERITAGE DAY SCHOOL/OHR TEMIMIM Amherst 2.3 mi 6.4
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL Buffalo 2.8 mi 5.6
WINDERMERE BLVD SCHOOL Amherst 3.1 mi 5.4
HERBERT HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Buffalo 2.7 mi 4.9
HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo 2.7 mi 4.9
CHARLES A LINDBERGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo 3.3 mi 6.0
ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Amherst 3.4 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14150 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,294

Median Home Value

$181,900

Median Rent

$1,094/mo

Population

41,585

College Educated

32.4%

Homeownership

70.9%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

41.7

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BARDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bardonia, NY 6.3
BUCHANAN-VERPLANCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buchanan, NY 6.3
CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Slaterville Springs, NY 6.3
CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOL West Hempstead, NY 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Glendale Elementary School

What grades does Glendale Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Glendale Elementary School?

Glendale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Elementary School?

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

Glendale Elementary School ranks #2,363 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Glendale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glendale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Glendale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glendale Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glendale Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Glendale Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

31.3% of students at Glendale 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
36 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
25 Some Transit
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Free/Reduced Lunch
31.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%

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