Excellent
#335 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 7% in state
Primary Education Center
Elementary School · Lewiston-porter Central School District · Youngstown, NY
A Lewiston-porter Central School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4061 CREEK RD, Youngstown, NY 14174
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Primary Education Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Primary Education Center 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average256/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$78,922
Median home value
$235,400
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14174; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 3–5 | 0.1 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Stella Niagara Education ParkPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Villa SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 4.6 mi | 19 | 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.
Lewiston-porter Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,459NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Primary Education Center is listed in LEWISTON-PORTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Primary Education Center
Primary Education Center is a public elementary school in Youngstown, NY, part of Lewiston-porter Central School District, serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Primary Education Center
What grades does Primary Education Center serve?
Primary Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Primary Education Center?
Primary Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primary Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Primary Education Center is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Primary Education Center rank in NY?
Primary Education Center ranks #335 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Primary Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Primary Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Primary Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Primary Education Center has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Primary Education Center a charter school?
No, Primary Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Primary Education Center a Title I school?
No, Primary Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Primary Education Center?
26.7% of students at Primary Education Center 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Niagara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (716) 286-7220
- Area population (ZIP 14174)
- 5,768
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 14174; 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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