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#3238 of 4,742 schools in NY
Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School
Elementary School · Union-endicott Central School District · Endicott, NY
An Union-endicott Central School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
263 RIDGEFIELD RD, Endicott, NY 13760
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas J Watson SR 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average576/100K
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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
$63,242
Median home value
$150,700
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13760; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Apalachin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Ross Corners Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Charles F Johnson JR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 369 | 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.
Union-endicott Central School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School is listed in UNION-ENDICOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School
Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School is a public elementary school in Endicott, NY, part of Union-endicott Central School District, serving approximately 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,238 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School
What grades does Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School serve?
Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School?
Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School 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 Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School rank in NY?
Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School ranks #3,238 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas J Watson SR Elementary School?
55.4% of students at Thomas J Watson SR 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
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Tioga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (607) 757-2152
- Area population (ZIP 13760)
- 42,880
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 13760; 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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