Very Good
#1327 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 28% in state
Portville Elementary School
Elementary School · Portville Central School District · Portville, NY
A Portville Central School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 790, Portville, NY 14770
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Portville Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
47.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Portville 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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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
$52,683
Median home value
$103,100
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Portville Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portville Elementary School is listed in PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portville Elementary School
Portville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portville, NY, part of Portville Central School District, serving approximately 534 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,327 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portville Elementary School
What grades does Portville Elementary School serve?
Portville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Portville Elementary School?
Portville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portville Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portville Elementary School rank in NY?
Portville Elementary School ranks #1,327 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Portville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Portville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portville Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Portville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Portville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Portville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portville Elementary School?
47.6% of students at Portville 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cattaraugus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (716) 933-6001
- Area population (ZIP 14770)
- 2,805
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 14770; 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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