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#4119 of 4,742 schools in NY

Harry E Elden Elementary School

Elementary School · Baldwinsville Central School District · Baldwinsville, NY

A Baldwinsville Central School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

29 E ONEIDA ST, Baldwinsville, NY 13027

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$20,847
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Harry E Elden Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

32%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harry E Elden 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average296/100K

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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

$91,369

Median home value

$226,500

Median rent

$1,258/mo

College educated

44.6%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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St Mary's AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–61.0 mi80Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Baldwinsville Central School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$20,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harry E Elden Elementary School is listed in BALDWINSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harry E Elden Elementary School

Harry E Elden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baldwinsville, NY, part of Baldwinsville Central School District, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,119 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harry E Elden Elementary School

What grades does Harry E Elden Elementary School serve?

Harry E Elden Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Harry E Elden Elementary School?

Harry E Elden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry E Elden Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harry E Elden Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harry E Elden Elementary School rank in NY?

Harry E Elden Elementary School ranks #4,119 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Harry E Elden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harry E Elden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Harry E Elden Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry E Elden Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Harry E Elden Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Harry E Elden Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Harry E Elden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry E Elden Elementary School?

32.0% of students at Harry E Elden 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
484
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Onondaga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
Area population (ZIP 13027)
35,233
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
42.1
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 13027; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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