Below Average
#3993 of 4,742 schools in NY
Herkimer Elementary School
Elementary School · Herkimer Central School District · Herkimer, NY
A Herkimer Central School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
255 GROS BLVD, Herkimer, NY 13350
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herkimer Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herkimer 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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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
$62,548
Median home value
$136,400
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| St Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning CtrPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.8 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Harry M Fisher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–1 | 3.2 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Mohawk Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 17 | 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.
Herkimer Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herkimer Elementary School is listed in HERKIMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herkimer Elementary School
Herkimer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Herkimer, NY, part of Herkimer Central School District, serving approximately 543 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,993 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herkimer Elementary School
What grades does Herkimer Elementary School serve?
Herkimer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Herkimer Elementary School?
Herkimer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herkimer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herkimer Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herkimer Elementary School rank in NY?
Herkimer Elementary School ranks #3,993 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Herkimer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Herkimer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Herkimer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herkimer Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Herkimer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Herkimer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herkimer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Herkimer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herkimer Elementary School?
61.0% of students at Herkimer 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
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Herkimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (315) 866-8562
- Area population (ZIP 13350)
- 9,641
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 13350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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