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King Street School

Elementary School · PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

697 KING ST, Port Chester, NY 10573

Enrollment

399

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

3.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#4,510 of 4,742

In Port Chester

#5 of 6

public schools

In district

#5 of 6

PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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King Street School

3.5/10

Elementary School in Port Chester · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About King Street School

King Street School is a public elementary school in Port Chester, NY, part of PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. King Street School serves approximately 399 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. King Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,510 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for King Street School show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.2 pts below district
  • This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 4.7
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.5 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$28,971
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

King Street School — Students at King Street School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 39.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 43.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97.5%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
21.3%
ELA
46.8%
2022
Math
30.2%
ELA
32.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.8/10.

How King Street School Compares

See how King Street School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.5/10
5th percentile in NY
Academic
4.5/10
Below Average
Growth
1.8/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
62%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
25.1%

Location

697 KING ST, Port Chester, NY 10573

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering King Street School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Glenville School (rated 9.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Greenwich), which scores notably higher. Another option is BRUNO M PONTERIO RIDGE STREET SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Rye Brook), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MIDLAND SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Rye), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Port Chester, see our Port Chester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
PARK AVENUE SCHOOL Port Chester 0.6 mi 6.3
BLIND BROOK-RYE MIDDLE SCHOOL Rye Brook 0.9 mi 8.7
BLIND BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Rye Brook 0.9 mi 9.1
PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Port Chester 0.8 mi 8.2
THOMAS A EDISON SCHOOL Port Chester 0.9 mi 6.0
WESTCHESTER BOCES Rye Brook 0.9 mi
BRUNO M PONTERIO RIDGE STREET SCHOOL Rye Brook 1.0 mi 8.6
Western Middle School Greenwich 1.2 mi 8.5
Glenville School Greenwich 1.4 mi 9.3
PORT CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Port Chester 1.3 mi 5.1
JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Chester 1.5 mi 3.1
New Lebanon School Greenwich 1.5 mi 7.4
Hamilton Avenue School Greenwich 1.4 mi 7.0
EAGLE HILL SCHOOL Greenwich 1.7 mi 8.4
RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Rye 2.3 mi 6.6
THE GREENWICH JAPANESE SCHOOL Greenwich 2.0 mi 6.9
SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD Rye 2.0 mi 6.4
BRUNSWICK SCHOOL Greenwich 2.4 mi 6.6
GREENWICH ACADEMY Greenwich 2.6 mi 6.7
MIDLAND SCHOOL Rye 3.2 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10573 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,612

Median Home Value

$649,900

Median Rent

$1,940/mo

Population

40,982

College Educated

43.9%

Homeownership

56.7%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Median Age

39.8

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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL Hempstead, NY 3.5
FORK LANE SCHOOL Hicksville, NY 3.5
HEMPSTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Valley, NY 3.5
JOSEPH MCNEIL SCHOOL Hempstead, NY 3.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about King Street School

What grades does King Street School serve?

King Street School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend King Street School?

King Street School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King Street School?

The student-teacher ratio at King Street School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does King Street School rank in NY?

King Street School ranks #4,510 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is King Street School's MySchoolScout rating?

King Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 King Street School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King Street School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is King Street School a charter school?

No, King Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is King Street School a Title I school?

No, King Street School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King Street School?

61.7% of students at King Street 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
19 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
22 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
18 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Free/Reduced Lunch
61.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%

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