Excellent
#546 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 12% in state
Katonah Elementary School
Elementary School · Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District · Katonah, NY
A Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 387, Katonah, NY 10536
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Katonah Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
5.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Katonah Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$239,063
Median home value
$854,000
Median rent
$2,418/mo
College educated
74.8%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| West Patent Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Rippowam Cisqua SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–9 | 2.9 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Talmud Torah Bais Yechiel-nitraPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–9 | 3.2 mi | 133 | 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.
Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $39,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Katonah Elementary School is listed in KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Katonah Elementary School
Katonah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Katonah, NY, part of Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Katonah Elementary School
What grades does Katonah Elementary School serve?
Katonah Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Katonah Elementary School?
Katonah Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katonah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Katonah Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Katonah Elementary School rank in NY?
Katonah Elementary School ranks #546 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Katonah Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Katonah Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Katonah Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Katonah Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Katonah Elementary School a charter school?
No, Katonah Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Katonah Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Katonah Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Katonah Elementary School?
5.7% of students at Katonah 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (914) 763-7702
- Area population (ZIP 10536)
- 11,010
- Area average commute
- 41.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 10536; 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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