Elementary Schools in Windsor Central School District

The Windsor Central School District in New York is home to three elementary schools serving grades K-5: A.F. Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School, C.R. Weeks Elementary School, and Floyd Bell Elementary School. These schools exhibit a wide range of performance on state assessments, with Floyd Bell Elementary and A.F. Palmer Elementary/Middle School standing out as the top-performing schools in the district.

Floyd Bell Elementary School consistently demonstrates high proficiency rates on ELA and Math assessments, often exceeding the district and state averages. The school also boasts impressive 5th grade science proficiency, with 62.86% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the district average of 53.7% and the state average of 45.02%. A.F. Palmer Elementary School/Windsor Central Middle School also shows strong performance, particularly in Math, with 6th grade Math proficiency reaching 76.92% in 2024-2025, well above the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has consistently high Regents exam scores, with 100% proficiency in Living Environment and Algebra I in 2023-2024.

While the schools exhibit varying levels of performance, the data suggests that factors such as spending per student and student-teacher ratios may play a role in student achievement. A.F. Palmer Elementary School/Windsor Central Middle School, the school with the highest spending per student at $28,061, also has the strongest overall performance. However, the other two schools, with lower spending per student, still demonstrate respectable performance, indicating that factors beyond just funding may contribute to student outcomes. The data also highlights the importance of consistent high performance, as A.F. Palmer Elementary School/Windsor Central Middle School has maintained a strong ranking and 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years.