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York Central Elementary School

Elementary School · York Central School District · Retsof, NY

An elementary school in Retsof, NY where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 102, Retsof, NY 14539

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-13 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$27,597
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at York Central Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

51.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where York Central 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average339/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$121,250

Median home value

$161,800

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

0%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14539; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Geneseo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–54.4 mi397Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

York Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$27,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

York Central Elementary School is listed in YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About York Central Elementary School

York Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Retsof, NY, part of York Central School District, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,177 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about York Central Elementary School

What grades does York Central Elementary School serve?

York Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend York Central Elementary School?

York Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at York Central Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at York Central Elementary School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does York Central Elementary School rank in NY?

York Central Elementary School ranks #3,177 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is York Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

York Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 York Central Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, York Central Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is York Central Elementary School a charter school?

No, York Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is York Central Elementary School a Title I school?

No, York Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for York Central Elementary School?

51.1% of students at York 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Livingston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
Phone
(585) 243-1730
Area population (ZIP 14539)
115
Area median age
47.9

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 14539; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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