Excellent
#273 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 6% in state
Ichabod Crane Elementary School
Elementary School · Kinderhook Central School District · Valatie, NY
A Kinderhook Central School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 820, Valatie, NY 12184
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ichabod Crane Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ichabod Crane 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,616
Median home value
$311,200
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kinderhook Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ichabod Crane Elementary School is listed in KINDERHOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ichabod Crane Elementary School
Ichabod Crane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valatie, NY, part of Kinderhook Central School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ichabod Crane Elementary School
What grades does Ichabod Crane Elementary School serve?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Ichabod Crane Elementary School?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ichabod Crane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ichabod Crane Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ichabod Crane Elementary School rank in NY?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School ranks #273 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ichabod Crane Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Ichabod Crane Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ichabod Crane Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Ichabod Crane Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ichabod Crane Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ichabod Crane Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ichabod Crane Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ichabod Crane Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Ichabod Crane 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (518) 758-7575
- Area population (ZIP 12184)
- 7,547
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 12184; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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