Very Good
#937 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 20% in state
Based on limited data
Primrose School
Elementary School · Somers Central School District · Lincolndale, NY
A Somers Central School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
PO BOX 630, Lincolndale, NY 10540
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
0%
Poverty rate
100%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam-westchester BocesEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Increase Miller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Brookside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–3 | 3.8 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 397 | 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.
Somers Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $38,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Primrose School is listed in SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Primrose School
Primrose School is a public elementary school in Lincolndale, NY, part of Somers Central School District, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #937 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Primrose School
What grades does Primrose School serve?
Primrose School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Primrose School?
Primrose School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primrose School?
The student-teacher ratio at Primrose School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Primrose School rank in NY?
Primrose School ranks #937 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Primrose School's MySchoolScout rating?
Primrose School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Primrose School a charter school?
No, Primrose School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Primrose School a Title I school?
No, Primrose School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Primrose School?
12.6% of students at Primrose 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (914) 248-8888
- Area population (ZIP 10540)
- 114
- Area median age
- 17.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 10540; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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