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#2368 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 50% in state
Wayne Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne Central School District · Ontario Center, NY
An elementary school in Ontario Center, NY where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 155, Ontario Center, NY 14520
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wayne Central Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayne Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average325/100K
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Wayne Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,073NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayne Central Elementary School is listed in WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Central Elementary School
Wayne Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ontario Center, NY, part of Wayne Central School District, serving approximately 288 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,368 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Central Elementary School
What grades does Wayne Central Elementary School serve?
Wayne Central Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Wayne Central Elementary School?
Wayne Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne Central Elementary School rank in NY?
Wayne Central Elementary School ranks #2,368 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Wayne Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Wayne Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Central Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wayne Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wayne Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wayne Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne Central Elementary School?
37.2% of students at Wayne Central 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (315) 524-1130
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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