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#909 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 19% in state

Springhurst Elementary School

Elementary School · Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District · Dobbs Ferry, NY

A Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

175 WALGROVE AVE, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

  • Math 70% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2022)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.9 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$32,892
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Springhurst Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

9.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Springhurst 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$167,927

Median home value

$719,300

Median rent

$2,346/mo

College educated

67.1%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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4 from a 5-mile search

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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.

Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$32,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springhurst Elementary School is listed in DOBBS FERRY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springhurst Elementary School

Springhurst Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dobbs Ferry, NY, part of Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, serving approximately 709 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springhurst Elementary School

What grades does Springhurst Elementary School serve?

Springhurst Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Springhurst Elementary School?

Springhurst Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 709 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springhurst Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Springhurst Elementary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springhurst Elementary School rank in NY?

Springhurst Elementary School ranks #909 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Springhurst Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springhurst Elementary 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.

What are the test scores at Springhurst Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springhurst Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Springhurst Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Springhurst Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Springhurst Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springhurst Elementary School?

9.3% of students at Springhurst 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
709
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
Area population (ZIP 10522)
11,464
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
40.1
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 10522; 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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