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#4287 of 4,742 schools in NY
Harry L Edson School
Elementary School · Kingston City School District · Kingston, NY
A Kingston City School District elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
116 MERILINA AVE, Kingston, NY 12401
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harry L Edson School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harry L Edson 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,008/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,426
Median home value
$285,700
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Ernest C Myer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Kingston Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Chambers SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 312 | 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.
Kingston City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $32,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harry L Edson School is listed in KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harry L Edson School
Harry L Edson School is a public elementary school in Kingston, NY, part of Kingston City School District, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,287 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harry L Edson School
What grades does Harry L Edson School serve?
Harry L Edson School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Harry L Edson School?
Harry L Edson School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry L Edson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry L Edson School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harry L Edson School rank in NY?
Harry L Edson School ranks #4,287 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Harry L Edson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harry L Edson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Harry L Edson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry L Edson School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harry L Edson School a charter school?
No, Harry L Edson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harry L Edson School a Title I school?
No, Harry L Edson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry L Edson School?
51.3% of students at Harry L Edson 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ulster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (845) 943-3370
- Area population (ZIP 12401)
- 35,058
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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 12401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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