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#4362 of 4,742 schools in NY
Tonawanda Elementary School
Elementary School · Tonawanda City School District · Tonawanda, NY
A Tonawanda City School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 FLETCHER ST, Tonawanda, NY 14150
- Math 25% vs NY 45% (2021)
- Reading 37% vs NY 55% (2021)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tonawanda Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2021 NYSED proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 31% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tonawanda 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tonawanda), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,294
Median home value
$181,900
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Spruce SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| St Andrews Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Holmes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–4 | 2.3 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tonawanda City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tonawanda Elementary School is listed in TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tonawanda Elementary School
Tonawanda Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tonawanda, NY, part of Tonawanda City School District, serving approximately 807 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,362 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tonawanda Elementary School
What grades does Tonawanda Elementary School serve?
Tonawanda Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tonawanda Elementary School?
Tonawanda Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonawanda Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonawanda Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tonawanda Elementary School rank in NY?
Tonawanda Elementary School ranks #4,362 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Tonawanda Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tonawanda Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Tonawanda Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tonawanda Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Tonawanda Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tonawanda Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tonawanda Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tonawanda Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tonawanda Elementary School?
51.5% of students at Tonawanda 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 807
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (716) 694-6805
- Area population (ZIP 14150)
- 41,585
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 · 2021 NYSED · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 NYSED. 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 · 2021 NYSED · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 NYSED. 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 14150; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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