Summary:
With only one elementary school in the Alexandria Central School District, the Alexandria Central Elementary School serves grades PK-6 and has 249 students. The school's performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 848th out of 2,445 New York elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1,275th out of 2,445 in 2024-2025.
Academically, the school has seen some strengths, such as 3rd grade math proficiency at 75% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 59.7%. However, 6th grade math proficiency was only 25%, well below the state average of 51.2%. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low at 9.6 to 1, and its spending per student is higher than the state average at $28,583. Additionally, the school serves a population with a higher level of economic disadvantage, with 44.18% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Overall, the data suggests that while Alexandria Central Elementary School has some areas of strength, it also faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance across grade levels and subjects. The higher spending per student and the school's service to a population with greater economic needs may indicate a need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.
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