Very Good
#824 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 17% in state
Strawtown Elementary School
Elementary School · Clarkstown Central School District · West Nyack, NY
A Clarkstown Central School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
413 STRAWTOWN RD, West Nyack, NY 10994
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Strawtown Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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).
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Where Strawtown Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,838
Median home value
$618,900
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
97.4%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10994; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,143 | Compare → |
| Laurel Plains Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Bardonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| St Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 67 | 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.
Clarkstown Central School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $28,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Strawtown Elementary School is listed in CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Strawtown Elementary School
Strawtown Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Nyack, NY, part of Clarkstown Central School District, serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #824 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Strawtown Elementary School
What grades does Strawtown Elementary School serve?
Strawtown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Strawtown Elementary School?
Strawtown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strawtown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strawtown Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Strawtown Elementary School rank in NY?
Strawtown Elementary School ranks #824 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Strawtown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Strawtown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Strawtown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Strawtown Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Strawtown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Strawtown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Strawtown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Strawtown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (845) 624-3473
- Area population (ZIP 10994)
- 5,925
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 10994; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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