Very Good
#1689 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
Joseph Henry Elementary School
Elementary School · Galway Central School District · Galway, NY
A Galway Central School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5317 SACANDAGA RD, Galway, NY 12074
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph Henry Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph Henry 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average454/100K
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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
$91,901
Median home value
$287,600
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12074; 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.
Galway Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,087NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph Henry Elementary School is listed in GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph Henry Elementary School
Joseph Henry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Galway, NY, part of Galway Central School District, serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,689 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Henry Elementary School
What grades does Joseph Henry Elementary School serve?
Joseph Henry Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Joseph Henry Elementary School?
Joseph Henry Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Henry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Henry Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph Henry Elementary School rank in NY?
Joseph Henry Elementary School ranks #1,689 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Joseph Henry Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Henry Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Joseph Henry Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Henry Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joseph Henry Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joseph Henry Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph Henry Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joseph Henry Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph Henry Elementary School?
30.4% of students at Joseph Henry 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
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saratoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (518) 882-1033
- Area population (ZIP 12074)
- 2,833
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 12074; 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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