Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
School Motto
“Once a Daler, Always a Daler.”
School Rankings
Saltzman East Memorial 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 Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#2567 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
47%
31%
Black
10%
15%
White
28%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School is ranked #2567 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School, Albany Avenue Elementary School, Woodward Parkway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School?
592 students attend Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School?
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School part of?
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School is part of Farmingdale Union Free School District.
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