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#3422 of 4,742 schools in NY
Howard a Hanlon Elementary School
Elementary School · Odessa-montour Central School District · Odessa, NY
An Odessa-montour Central School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 COLLEGE AVE, Odessa, NY 14869
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard a Hanlon Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Howard a Hanlon 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low242/100K
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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
$81,310
Median home value
$151,900
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B C Cate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–3 | 2.5 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Watkins Glen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 477 | 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.
Odessa-montour Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,956NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard a Hanlon Elementary School is listed in ODESSA-MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard a Hanlon Elementary School
Howard a Hanlon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Odessa, NY, part of Odessa-montour Central School District, serving approximately 217 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,422 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard a Hanlon Elementary School
What grades does Howard a Hanlon Elementary School serve?
Howard a Hanlon Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Howard a Hanlon Elementary School?
Howard a Hanlon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard a Hanlon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard a Hanlon Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard a Hanlon Elementary School rank in NY?
Howard a Hanlon Elementary School ranks #3,422 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Howard a Hanlon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard a Hanlon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Howard a Hanlon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard a Hanlon Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Howard a Hanlon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Howard a Hanlon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard a Hanlon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Howard a Hanlon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard a Hanlon Elementary School?
48.4% of students at Howard a Hanlon 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Schuyler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (607) 594-3341
- Area population (ZIP 14869)
- 996
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 51.5
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 14869; 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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