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#4395 of 4,742 schools in NY
Volney Elementary School
Elementary School · Fulton City School District · Fulton, NY
A Fulton City School District elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2592 STATE RT 3, Fulton, NY 13069
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Volney Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Volney 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low232/100K
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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
$63,156
Median home value
$112,600
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgrieve SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Granby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| J E Lanigan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 422 | 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.
Fulton City School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $26,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Volney Elementary School is listed in FULTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Volney Elementary School
Volney Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fulton, NY, part of Fulton City School District, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,395 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Volney Elementary School
What grades does Volney Elementary School serve?
Volney Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Volney Elementary School?
Volney Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Volney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Volney Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Volney Elementary School rank in NY?
Volney Elementary School ranks #4,395 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Volney Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Volney Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Volney Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Volney Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Volney Elementary School a charter school?
No, Volney Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Volney Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Volney Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Volney Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Volney 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Oswego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (315) 593-5570
- Area population (ZIP 13069)
- 23,176
- Area average commute
- 24.1 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 · 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 13069; 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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