Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Afton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Afton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Afton Elementary School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Afton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Afton Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3887 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afton Elementary School's ranking?
Afton Elementary School is ranked #3887 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Afton Elementary School often compared to?
Afton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenlawn Elementary School, Sidney Elementary School, Calvin Coolidge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Afton Elementary School?
210 students attend Afton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Afton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Afton Elementary School?
Afton Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Afton Elementary School offer ?
Afton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Afton Elementary School part of?
Afton Elementary School is part of Afton Central School District.
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